Budget Analyst / Accounting Clerk IV (Pending)
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Smarter HR Solutions LLC
Houston, TX, US
Summary
The role involves analyzing financial data, preparing budget forecasts, and managing revenue and grant postings for a public-sector organization. It also requires producing monthly financial reports and ensuring compliance with government policies and GAAP.
Job Description
***Please note: This position is onsite and not remote. Candidates must be based in the Houston area, as relocation assistance is not provided. Only individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship will be considered.***
Job Title: Budget Analyst / Accounting Clerk IV
Job Type: Contract
Job Salary: $30-$34/hour (DOE)
Job Schedule: M-F, 40 hrs/week
Job Location: Houston, TX 77054
The Budget Analyst / Accounting Clerk IV supports financial planning, budget monitoring, and accounting operations for a public‑sector organization. This role analyzes financial data, prepares forecasts and journal entries, manages revenue and grant postings, and produces monthly reports to inform leadership. County‑level government experience highly preferred.
This is a temp/contract
position with the possibility of full-time employment with full benefits.
Key responsibilities
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Analyze financial data to detect discrepancies and ensure fiscal accuracy.
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Prepare budget forecasts, journal entries, and budget transfers in accordance with GAAP and government policies.
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Monitor annual operating budgets and produce monthly financial reports; identify anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
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Manage revenue and grant accounting, including fee contracts, asset auction/disposal revenue, and timely deposits; resolve posting discrepancies with Treasurer/Auditor offices.
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Support debt and funding analyses and ensure compliance with funding restrictions and policies.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
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Minimum 3 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or FP&A.
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Strong proficiency with spreadsheets (advanced Excel).
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Experience with financial systems such as PeopleSoft and reporting tools such as Power BI preferred.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
Preferred
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Professional certification such as CPA, IPMA, CMFOA, or GFOA.
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Prior county or local government finance experience strongly preferred.
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Experience coordinating with Treasurer and Auditor offices.
Work environment
Professional office environment; regular computer use (>25%); may require occasional travel to other offices.
Smarter HR Solutions' consultants and trainers have over 60 years of combined experience in Human Resources core competencies and Training and Development. We provide our customers with degreed, certified, experienced, and professional Human Resources support, when it's needed. Our role is to strategize with our clients to identify their needs and create a plan of action to ensure the success of their organization. Our Human Resources Management Team utilizes the latest Human Resources techniques and training to improve productivity, efficiency, competency, communication, and employee satisfaction. At Smarter HR Solutions, we are focused on providing effective and efficient Human Resources Consulting Services, Training and Development, and Staffing solutions with the highest level of professionalism and customer satisfaction.
Founded
2014
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Human Resources Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Smarter HR Solutions' consultants and trainers have over 60 years of combined experience in Human Resources core competencies and Training and Development. We provide our customers with degreed, certified, experienced, and professional Human Resources support, when it's needed. Our role is to strategize with our clients to identify their needs and create a plan of action to ensure the success of their organization. Our Human Resources Management Team utilizes the latest Human Resources techniques and training to improve productivity, efficiency, competency, communication, and employee satisfaction. At Smarter HR Solutions, we are focused on providing effective and efficient Human Resources Consulting Services, Training and Development, and Staffing solutions with the highest level of professionalism and customer satisfaction.
Founded
2014
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Human Resources Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
