Job Description
Nature and Variety of Work Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. The Prince George's County Office of Management and Budget is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Budget Assistant 3G position, grade G -17 within its Administrative Support Unit . About the Position This is an advanced level paraprofessional budget support position. Work is characterized by the performance of the more difficult budget related tasks and lead role responsibilities. Work involves detailed clerical, technical, and research-oriented tasks, often related to the collection of data and the preparation for creating budget transactions and reports. Incumbents in this class perform the clerical audit review of budget materials, reports and records to verify the accuracy and validity of figures and calculations and adherence to prescribed budget procedures, rules and regulations associated with fiscal transactions, reports and records for the budget department. Incumbents in this class facilitate the processing of budget materials by keeping a log of pending requests, following up with inquiries regarding delays in the processing of materials or requests, calling departments to correct or submit reports, and maintaining current reports for professional staff. The incumbent would assist higher-level budget personnel with a review of budget requests, processing of amendments, budget development, journal entries and data reports. Work is performed under general supervision and evaluated in terms of timeliness and accuracy. About The Agency The Office of Management and Budget supervises the County budget and provides expert guidance to agencies and administration on County fiscal policies, management analysis, and legislative and regulatory affairs. 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 bud