Budget Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Budget Analyst to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This Contract-to-Permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development, monitoring, and reporting of budgets across various programs and funds. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and the ability to ensure compliance with financial regulations and organizational standards.

Responsibilities :

• Assist in developing both short-term and long-term budgets for assigned programs.
• Distribute budget packets to management, prepare required forms and documentation, and input budget data into software systems.
• Monitor expenditures against budget data, ensuring timely obligation of funds and compliance with program guidelines.
• Prepare income and cost projections for assigned accounts, delivering detailed reports to management.
• Review preliminary monthly financial statements, identify necessary adjustments, and collaborate with senior staff before finalizing statements.
• Generate and analyze monthly variance reports for assigned cost centers, sharing insights with management.
• Approve expenditures by verifying fund availability, ensuring accurate account coding, and adhering to regulatory requirements.
• Develop funding requests.
• Provide training and support to staff on budget preparation processes and systems.
• At least 3 years of experience in budget analysis or a related field.
• Proficiency in budget development, monitoring, and management processes.
• Experience working with operational budgets and grant management.
• Ability to prepare journal entries and review monthly financial statements.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor expenditures and conduct variance analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other financial software.
• Effective communication skills to provide training and collaborate across departments.