Budget Technician

Multnomah County is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Budget Technician to join their Central Budget Office. This entry-level role supports budget operations, assists with financial analysis, and ensures the accuracy of financial information, all while contributing to public service in the community.

Responsibilities

• Support Budget Operations: Help with the day-to-day tasks that keep our budget office running smoothly, like data entry, processing financial documents, and maintaining records
• Assist with Analysis: Learn how to pull reports and gather financial data that our Budget Analysts use to make important decisions
• Be a Data Detective: Help ensure the accuracy of our financial information. You'll be a pro at catching details
• Team Up: Work closely with other budget professionals, learning from their expertise and contributing to a collaborative environment
• Grow Your Skills: We'll provide training on budget processes, financial software, and the ins and outs of government finance

Skills

• Equivalent to an associate's degree
• One (1) year of experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Advanced Excel skills
• Data Visualization skills
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Attention to detail
• Experience communicating clearly and concisely, written and verbal
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting and fiscal-related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position

Benefits

• Employer-funded retirement savings
• Health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• A focus on work-life balance

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