Budget Analyst - Brazos River Authority
Waco, TX
About the Job
Announcement of Vacancy
Budget Analyst
Central Office, Waco, TX
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The purpose of this position is to assist and facilitate the budget process for the Brazos River Authority (BRA) and to track budget performance during the year. This is accomplished by assisting with budget preparation, creating and monitoring the annual operating plan; preparing and reviewing monthly budget reports, researching budget variances; assisting with the preparation of quarterly budget reports to the Board of Directors, coordinating invoices with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and presenting budget information to outside customers. In addition, this position also preserves and verifies the accuracy of financial transactions by assisting in general ledger maintenance, performing timely financial system closes, assisting various departments within F&A and performing other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Individual must be detail oriented, with excellent computer skills. The successful applicant must be proficient with MS Excel, and have accounting software experience. Work requires ability to read papers, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias; ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, and ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:Knowledge of accounting and administrative functions and three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency with some college coursework is preferred or an equivalent combination of experience.
SALARY: $17.83 to $22.74 per hour. This is a non-exempt position.
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement
POSTING DATE: March 12, 2019 - Open until filled.
BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY: The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment Form to the Brazos River Authority, by way of the Brazos River Authority Web site at www.brazos.org. Click on Careers, then Employment Opportunities, then click here for a list of available positions, then click on the position to start the application process.