Job Description

Summary

The Budget Support Specialist will be responsible for collecting data, preparing financial reports, monitoring spending, and assisting with budget development and forecasting. The candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and possess good oral and written communication skills. The Budget Support Specialist is required to preserve the confidentiality of any information that flows into the department and the company and all information protected by HIPAA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation, maintenance, and development of the organization’s budget.
• Analyze financial data and reports to identify trends, discrepancies, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor spending to ensure it stays within budget limits and prepare financial reports for management.
• Conduct variance analysis to explain the differences between budgeted and actual results.
• Work with other departments and managers to align budgetary plans with overall organizational goals.
• Generate reports for management and other stakeholders, providing insights into financial performance, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline operations.
• Assist with other recurring and ad-hoc reports and analyses.
• Perform program-specific analysis and certain liaison functions to support budget execution and financial reporting processes.
• Complete additional assignments and projects as required by the Accounting & Reporting Supervisor, Finance Manager, VP of Finance/Controller, CFO, or other administrative team members.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with financial reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational, analytical and oral/ written communication (English) skills required.
• Intermediate level in MS-Excel 2013 or higher.
• Proficiency in MS Office and PC skills required. 
• Ability to perform multiple tasks while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Ability to work well with others in a professional, team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to perform independently according to departmental standards with little supervision.
• SQL, PowerBI, and Python knowledge/experience are a plus.

Salary Range:

• $69,000 - $75,000 annually

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