Jr. Budget Analyst

The client is a $50M Social Services Organization seeking a Jr. Budget Analyst to join their robust Finance Team. The selected individual will co-manage both the accounting and financial side of a ~$5M grants portfolio with guidance from Sr. Budget Analysts and the Controller. Portfolios will consist of city, state, and federal grants / contracts.

Responsibilities

• Help oversee the financial management of all grants, contracts, and revenue streams - ensuring accurate and timely recording of revenue, expenses, and reporting with their allocated portfolio
• Collaborate with program managers to develop grant budgets, financial forecasts, variance insights, and strategic planning
• Monitor budgets and expenditures, providing regular financial reports to senior leadership and the board
• Audit and approve the allocations, coding, and expenditures
• Responsible for journal entries and reclassifications
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as specific grant requirements from institutional and foundation donors
• Prepare and submit financial reports to grantors as required by grant agreements.
• Help the team to achieve organizational goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA, MBA, CNAP preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting, ideally in a non-profit setting
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct) and
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables and V-Lookups)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.