Job Description

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources.

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

• Analyzes and maintains financial documents such as IT general ledger, requisition transaction log and budget for the IT department; Reconciles all expense accounts.
• Prepares, submits and processes all budget transfer requests for funds within the department; Updates financial records; Assists with budget coordination and preparation, utilizing reconciled spreadsheets and fiscal analysis of accounts.
• Reviews and monitors funding for all allocations and projects to analyze trends; Prepares annual allocation spreadsheets; Monitors expenses; Prepares monthly reports.
• Reviews all IT contracts ensuring financially feasible; Provides recommendations and assists in the negotiating all IT contracts; Streamlines contract lifecycle management process by maintain best practices and providing a baseline for accountability expectations.
• Manages all IT grant efforts, reviews grant proposals, researches funding opportunities and plans/implements grant programs; Directs the activities, associated with grants and contracts; Analyzes changes in regulations and their effect on cost reimbursements and financial operations; Utilizes financial accounting systems to track grant expenditures.
• Manages staff responsible for overall budget oversight, request orders, accounts payable, inventory, product quotes to County departments, payroll, contracts, facility request, mobile device administration/financial support and general Information Technology administration.
• Plans, schedules and manages special projects for deployment ensuring that the final product provides the best return on investment (ROI0 feasible.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or IT related field preferred.(High School/GED and four years of relevant professional experience in addition to 5 years required experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree).
• 5 years of job related experience, including one year of management, supervisory or team lead experience.
• Proven proficiency with both verbal and written communication skills; Strong management skills.
• Strong math and/or accounting skills.
• Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills; Must be proficient in Excel. Organizational skills and the ability to complete multiple tasks a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, vendors, other employees, and elected officials.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $32.26 - $40.33 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.