Budget Analyst

Kenneth Copeland Ministries - Newark, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Newark, TX

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Budget Analyst at Eagle Mountain International Church, Inc. plays a crucial role in supporting ministry managers and directors by providing assistance and analysis during the budget-development process. This position involves assessing departmental budgets, analyzing expenditures, and presenting budgetary information in a clear manner to facilitate decision-making. The Budget Analyst collaborates with leadership to develop budgets and forecasts, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with organizational directives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial and report packages for distribution to management team.
• Conduct monthly budget meetings with management team.
• Support accounting activities within the department to ensure accurate recording and reporting of expenses, projects and revenue.
• Direct compilation of data based on statistical studies.
• Analyze past and current years to prepare budgets and to justify funds requested.
• Review operating budgets periodically to analyze trends and variances affecting budget needs.
• Consult with management to ensure changes or new initiatives are quantified for accurate long-term planning.
• Direct preparation of regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.
• Create activity and project codes in the accounting, donor management system and credit card management system.
• Assist with monthly close process.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred) or bachelor's degree in Business.
• One to three years of related experience required.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions and reports is required.
• Excellent listening, analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to work independently on assignments or projects, while working cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects or tasks concurrently and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Adept at using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with or ability to learn ERP, Reporting and Budgeting software.
• Good organizational skills are a necessity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used in accounting, planning and budgeting.