Budget Specialist

Overview

• Status: Full-Time Hourly
• FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
• Salary: $63,500

This role develops, monitors, and analyzes program, grant, and organizational budgets. The Budget Specialist partners with program leadership, finance staff, and business development personnel to prepare grant budgets, contract budgets, budget modifications, funding proposals, financial reports, and budget narratives. The position also supports funding opportunities by developing accurate cost projections and ensuring compliance with grant and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and analyze program, grant, and organizational budgets
• Prepare grant budgets, contract budgets, and budget modifications
• Support funding proposals, including budget narratives
• Produce financial reports and related budget documentation
• Develop accurate cost projections to support funding opportunities
• Ensure budget compliance with grant and contract requirements
• Communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field (required)
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, grant budgeting, or grant management (preferably in a non-profit or human services environment)
• May consider a combination of education, training, and experience
• Experience developing and managing grant and contract budgets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and prepare clear financial reports
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• May be asked to provide examples of budget reports, budget narratives, grant budgets, or other work products demonstrating relevant budgeting and financial analysis experience, with confidential information redacted

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing budget narratives and responding to funding opportunities
• Experience working with federal, state, local government and/or foundation funder programs

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit

Location

Not specified