Budget Specialist

Job Summary

To support the financial planning team, the full-time remote Budget Specialist will prepare accurate budgets, collaborate on grant proposal budgets, and ensure compliance with financial policies while managing fiscal records.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare the annual budget and reforecast budgets based on year-to-date actuals
• Coordinate with the Grants Management division to develop proposal budgets and ensure timely completion
• Produce monthly financial statements and analyses, including staff hours reports

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or 6+ years of experience in nonprofit federal grants and budgets
• Thorough understanding of grant accounting, overhead, and reimbursement principles
• Proficiency in Office365, SharePoint, Teams, and advanced Excel functions
• Experience with financial software such as Martus or Sage Intacct
• Familiarity with federal and foundation funding arrangements and related requirements