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Job/Position DescriptionBudget Analyst IIIUnder the direction of the Deputy Regional Director, the Budget Analyst III performs highly complex (senior level) accounting, budget work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Coordinates budget processes, preparation and reporting in alignment with established Health and Human Services policies and procedures. Monitors, reviews and analyzes budget expenditure patterns, trends to determine potential for reallocation, realignment or adjustment to accomplish programmatic requirements. The work involves examining, reviewing, and analyzing operating budgets; purchasing expenditures and reports relating to budgetary activities; and providing technical advice and assistance to regional staff on budgetary matters. Responds to Accounts Payable questions on invoices and receiving reports. Sends out budgetary activities to Program Managers. Uses a variety of software applications including CAPPS Financials 9.2, HHSAS PeopleSoft 8.8, assists with Driver Record Request System by DPS, TexNet Electronic Payment notification system, Voyager Fleet system, Excel, Word, and Microsoft TEAMS to perform essential job functions. Analyzes expenditure patterns and discusses with Managers on the use of funds. Establishes processes to oversee and track how funds are utilized in the region. Supervises the duties for Switchboard Operator, Accounting Technician and Program Specialist I (warehouse) positions and covers warehouse duties on occasion. This includes taking care of fleet management, deliveries, and opening the warehouse when needed. Reconciles Petty Cash Bank Statement sends in Petty Cash Reimbursement forms along with Registration fees and Claims forms for services performed for the region. Serves in the DSHS Regional Operations Center or may be deployed to an affected area of the state during the response to and/or recovery from an all-hazard event. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employee actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligation for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation in accordance with DSHS Policy OS-3003.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.45% Works with program staff to ensure funding sources are allocated and budgeted correctly. Assists program staff with task profile setup for the operating budget. Uses Microsoft Excel and Access to setup operating budget and send to Program Managers monthly. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes operating budgets and methods of finance to ensure budgeted amounts are aligned to appropriated amounts, funds have been appropriately allocated, and appropriate use of funds. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes expenditure patterns and trends to determine potential for reallocation, realignment, or adjustments to accomplish programmatic requirements. Verifies, reviews, and analyzes source documents and data; identifies any unusual financial activity. Tracks capital request, approvals and expenditures. Assists with the preparation or review of financial component of grant proposals. Uses Microsoft Access/Excel/Word, HHSAS and HRMS to perform essential job. Prepares, reviews, and processes budget journals and transfers related to both salary and non-salaried revisions. C https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=608741 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.