Budget Analyst

$62,400 - $62,400/Yr

Ledgent - West Palm Beach, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

West Palm Beach, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Budget Analyst position is a contract role based in West Palm Beach, FL, responsible for managing and analyzing financial data related to state and federal grants. The analyst will be tasked with understanding grant requirements, preparing and maintaining cash flow projections for various projects, and ensuring compliance with grant regulations. This role requires close coordination with project managers to facilitate financial transactions and generate monthly expense reimbursement reports for grants. Additionally, the analyst will prepare budget and financial analyses, as well as journal entries in the financial system. The position demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to the fast-paced nature of the office environment. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal. The role may also involve other duties as needed, contributing to the overall financial management of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Understand state and federal grant requirements.
• Prepare and maintain grant/project cash flow projections.
• Coordinate with project managers on financial transactions to ensure grant compliance.
• Generate monthly grant expense reimbursements reporting.
• Prepare budget/financial analyses.
• Prepare journal entries in financial system.
• Perform other duties as needs arise.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public/Business Administration.
• 2+ years current and relevant budget/financial experience, preferably in governmental and/or grant compliance.
• Advanced MS Excel user and proficient in MS Office products.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and process-oriented.