Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

Salary

$31.54 Hourly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

17323

Department

Tax Assessor Collector

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Description

Job Summary:

The Budget Analyst supports the organization's financial operations by assisting with budget preparation, expenditure tracking, forecasting, variance analysis, and preparing financial reports. Supervised by the Budget Manager, this position works collaboratively with the procurement coordinator, collecting and compiling financial data from the various payment methods. Strong organizational and critical thinking skills are essential for success in this role.

Budget Preparation & Forecast Support

• Support preparation of the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and midyear adjustments; compile supporting data and documentation

Variance & Performance Analysis

• Conduct variance analysis and performance assessments to identify trends and opportunities for the Budget Manager

Budget Tracking & Reporting Support

• Maintain budget tracking systems, databases, and dashboards; assist in producing weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Cross-Functional Support & Coordination

• Coordinate with the Procurement Coordinator to support cross-functional budget and purchasing alignment needs; participate in cross-training to provide coverage during absences or periods of increased volume.

Account Payable Support

• Assist in receipting outstanding invoices.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Contribute to process improvements by identifying workflow efficiencies, participating in resolution of recurring issues, and promoting best practices within the team.
• Follow established internal controls, procedures, and statutory requirements; maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation of work performed

Training & Professional Development

• Complete required training and cross-training, maintain proficiency in assigned systems and procedures, and pursue development toward increased responsibility.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited U.S. institution

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong attendance and punctuality record

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with public sector budgeting, forecasting, and procurement processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across departments and multiple stakeholders
• Proficiency in Excel, SAP, or other ERP systems.
• Strong reading comprehension and effective communication skills
• Professional demeanor and appearance always
• Ability to analyze and investigate.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

General Information

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting subject to frequent interruptions with extensive work at a computer workstation and possible site visits to Tax Office annexes.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours, dependent upon business needs.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary role with medium physical effort required, however, it may at times involve long periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, lifting to 50 lbs. or similar activities (e.g., filing, delivering, sorting).
• Regular application of basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand tools, eye/hand coordination).

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:

Advanced:

A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.

Intermediate:

A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.

Basic:

A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.

Entry Level:

A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, or related financial work? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)

• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, or related financial work? Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

05

Which of the following areas do you have proficient experience or knowledge in? Select all that apply.

• Excel
• SAP
• Other related ERP systems
• Familiarity with public sector budgeting, forecasting, and procurement processes
• I do not have experience or knowledge in any of these areas.

06

If you made a selection regarding the previous question, please describe your verifiable experience. NOTE: Please DO NOT use "See Resume" as we do not use resumes for qualifications. (Type N/A if not applicable)

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx