<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in developing both short-term and long-term budgets for assigned programs.</p><p>• Distribute budget packets to management, prepare required forms and documentation, and input budget data into software systems.</p><p>• Monitor expenditures against budget data, ensuring timely obligation of funds and compliance with program guidelines.</p><p>• Prepare income and cost projections for assigned accounts, delivering detailed reports to management.</p><p>• Review preliminary monthly financial statements, identify necessary adjustments, and collaborate with senior staff before finalizing statements.</p><p>• Generate and analyze monthly variance reports for assigned cost centers, sharing insights with management.</p><p>• Approve expenditures by verifying fund availability, ensuring accurate account coding, and adhering to regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Develop funding requests.</p><p>• Provide training and support to staff on budget preparation processes and systems.</p>

<p>• At least 3 years of experience in budget analysis or a related field.</p><p>• Proficiency in budget development, monitoring, and management processes.</p><p>• Experience working with operational budgets and grant management.</p><p>• Ability to prepare journal entries and review monthly financial statements.</p><p>• Strong analytical skills to monitor expenditures and conduct variance analysis.</p><p>• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other financial software.</p><p>• Effective communication skills to provide training and collaborate across departments.</p>

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