JOB TITLE: Budget Analyst
EMPLOYER: National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: Controller
SALARY: $50,950-$58,600
· Assists in the development of the company’s overall budget, and at the departmental level, providing advice and analysis to increase the efficiency of the company’s spending.
· Assists budget manager by conducting various surveys, research, data analysis, cost-benefit analyses, and expenditure and revenue forecasting.
· Assists with projecting future financial needs and collaborates with Controller and other management personnel to prepare long-term financial plans, and other budget and financial reports.
· Makes recommendations to improve company’s fiscal efficiency based on interpretation and organization of financial information.
· Presents budget analysis and recommendations.
· Develops, organizes, and maintains files, documents, and materials relating to budgetary practices according to company’s policies.
· Compares departmental expenditures to original budget.
· Attends and actively participates in committees, professional groups, and seminars to stay current regarding new developments and trends in budgeting and finance.
· Monitors changes and ensures compliance in the local, state, and federal tax laws, and actively monitors the local economy.
· Provides information, training, and answers to departments regarding budgets, forecasts, surveys, financial trends, and other requested data.
· Manages projects as assigned on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
· Acts as a liaison between departments as needed for assigned project completion.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
· Thorough understanding of accounting and budgeting principles and practices, statistical methodology, generally accepted accounting principles, and generally accepted auditing standards.
· Thorough understanding of the principles of financial analysis and economics.
· Basic understanding of and ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis.
· Ability to skillfully perform detailed statistical analyses of budget activities.
· Ability to prepare and present clear, concise administrative and financial reports.
· Ability to work independently and complete work on schedule.
· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
· Ability to interpret financial data contained in reports and ledgers.
· Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with various employees, vendors, stakeholders, and other interested personnel.
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· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, or related field.
· At least one year of experience involving the analytical research and reporting of complex financial data or any combination of relevant experience and education.
· Project management experience preferred
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
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