Budget Assistant 3G

Nature and Variety of Work

Examples of Work

• Analyzes the budgets of several small County agencies, reviews budget submissions for conformance with procedural requirements, and advises analysts of existing or changing technical procedures in the budget process.
• Compiles checks and edits figures on an automated system in support of the budget analyst as directed.
• Tracks budget allocations and spending reports, making necessary computations to obtain preliminary and final request analysis, including the computation of sub-totals and totals by budget classification.
• Operates automated equipment programmed with budget process information, statistical and financial data.
• Reviews operational activities and advises management regarding the need to update by functional area.
• Prepares and compiles data relative to grant funds.
• Researches, computes, and compiles data in the preparation of related documents in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Collects data through personal interviews and independent resources to properly analyze and evaluate budget requests.
• Compiles and maintains a complex system of departmental records, reports, and databases.
• Performs detailed work assisting with the preparation and review of budget amendments.
• Reviews timesheets and expense charts.
• May train, supervise, and resolve issues for entry-level budget assistants as well as clerical assistants engaged in budget activities.
• Processes non-purchase order invoices, credit memos, down payments, recurring entries, and wire transfers.
• Processes confidential information.
• Tracks documents from creation to payment and troubleshoots any problems that may occur.
• Compiles data for budget reports.
• Reviews, processes, and corrects data input for an automated budget system.
• Prepares budgetary and financial reports.
• Prepares cost and statistical analysis.
• Develops, creates, and prepares financial, statistical, and narrative reports evaluating various budget proposals.
• Analyzes monthly department budgeting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
• Consults with managers to ensure budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
• Provides technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
• Summarizes budgets and submits recommendations for the approval or disapproval of fund requests.
• Reviews operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
• Examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with policy and procedures.
• Prepares responses to requests from outside agencies and citizens for information related to the County budget process.
• Operates office equipment such as the copier, fax machine, scanner, and personal computer to manage e-mail, electronic calendar, and other forms of electronic media.
• Types of general memoranda related to budget materials.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description but are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analyses, or closely related field.
• One (1) year of experience providing paraprofessional support to an accounting or budget office performing budgetary or financial recordkeeping.

• Extensiveknowledgeofbudgetaryprinciplesandpractices.

• Extensive knowledge of statistical procedures, and general County programs, practices, and procedures.

• Extensive knowledge of County budget procedures.

• Extensive knowledge of general data processing concepts and related data processing procedures.

• Extensive knowledge of arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Extensive knowledge of research techniques and information related to budget analysis and preparation.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: May 18-20, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 1301 McCormick Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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