Budget Analyst
Job ID: BH496318
Category: Budget Analyst
Specialty: Accounting & Finance
Job Title: Budget Analyst
Must Haves:
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices, financial statements and procedures
- Understanding of state budgetary process and state accounting procedures
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Preferred:
- Accounting Budget Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Experience with MMARS Payments system and other state applications
Job Summary:
Seeking a highly organized individual with accounting, budget and fiscal experience to fill the role of Accountant III.
- Analyze, interpret, and manage grant and fiscal reports for the Budget unit of an agency primarily funded by federal grants.
- Monitor accounting activity and assuring that spending does not exceed budgets and expenditure ceilings/allocations for multiple departments within the agency.
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices, financial statements, and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret financial reports, accounts and ledgers, proficiency in calculating, balancing and compiling figures.
- Understanding of state budgetary process and state accounting procedures.
- Ability to work under pressure and oversee projects with a high degree of accuracy.
- Proficiency to work both independently and as part of a team, ability to establish and maintain professional and harmonious working relationships, strong oral and written communication skills as well as strong organizational skills.
- Ability to use relevant software (e.g., Microsoft Office products including Excel and Outlook) as well as technologies supporting a remote workplace (e.g., Microsoft Teams).
The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
