Are you abusiness and budget analyst with problem-solving superpowers and a minimum of two years’ relevant finance experience or combined education and work experience? If so, this opportunity with a highly accredited public sector organization deserves your serious consideration. Experience with grant and contractaccounts a plus.

Top Skills:

• 2 years of relevant finance experience or combined education and work experience
• Ability to analyze, project, interpret, plan, reconcile and review finance activities across various disciplines
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills

Opportunity Overview:

Working closely with a grant-focused team, you’ll be tasked with processing complex financial reporting and fiscal analysis of both non-federal and federal accounts. Specifically, this involves analyzing, projecting, interpreting, planning, and reviewing fiscal activities and operations across various disciplines to effectively prepare reports, billings, and reconciliations. You’ll also manage team budgets from setup to closeout. What’s more, your point of view matters, as you’ll be offering recommendations for and supporting development of finance procedure and policies, as well as system enhancements to improve and streamline office workflow. You’ll work as part of a culture that embraces lean process improvement and continual change — and everyone on the team collaborates daily to point out opportunities for process improvement and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review various awards to ensure they are in compliance with guidance and have been properly reconciled. Review accounting system for completeness and accuracy.
• Review documents related to new awards, revisions, renewals, and supplements for existing and new grant and contract supported projects.
• Perform complex analysis on accounting transactions related to processes across multiple systems to ensure compliance.
• Identify and resolve issues before entering information in the Financial Accounting System. Investigate discrepancies and resolve errors independently.
• Work with process partners to resolve payment issues.
• Analyze, report on, and summarize complex data and/or business management activities.
• Collaborate with the team daily to identify and carry out process improvements.
• Deliver timely support and guidance regarding procedures related to company, federal and state processes, requirements, and procedures.
• You may also work with sponsors, including state, federal, and private funding agencies, to share information and resolve issues regarding sponsored research.
• Engage in special assignments requested by your Manager.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree with major in business administration, accounting, or related study, plus two years of fiscal experience or equivalent education/experience combination
• Strong analytic skills and high attention to detail
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Access

Job Type: Direct Hire / Full-time (W-2)Pay Range: $25 - $27 HourlyEstimated Start Date: ASAPLocation: Remote and/or Hybrid Options availableBenefits & How to apply:

In addition to the well-deserved accreditation, our client offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Top medical and dental insurance programs
• Voluntary investment program
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Life and long-term disability insurance for yourself and your family
• Friendly work/life balance

Whether you’re looking for a job that makes a difference, or a way to grow your career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance – our client offers the ideal opportunity for you.

To quickly apply - complete the online form and questionnaire below and attach your resume and cover letter (optional). If your background is a match for this specific role, then a member of our Recruiting Team will contact you soon.

*All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship

*Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

*Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms