We are providing a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Budget Analyst in Los Angeles, California. Situated in the finance industry, this role involves detailed scrutiny and monitoring of various grants from government and foundations. The Budget Analyst will collaborate with respective department or program staff to ensure appropriate grant spending, in compliance with the grant contract and relevant laws and regulations. The role also demands proficiency in nonprofit accounting principles such as restricted funds accounting and a daily contribution to the Grants billing Department. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply today!
Responsibilities:
• Familiarize with the financial section of assigned contracts for effective review.
• Collaborate with finance staff and programs to maintain staff allocations data.
• Regularly present updated reports on assigned departments’ grant budgets to program staff.
• Ensure the accounting system and other relevant locations are updated with grant budgets.
• Monitor budget variances and prepare actual grant budget reports monthly.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of departments’ grant billings, in adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare for established deadlines, ensuring that billing aligns with contractual and regulatory mandates.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a closely related field preferred.
- 2 to 4+ years of relevant experience or education in accounting or a related discipline.
- Advanced knowledge of software applications, including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing tools.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, processes, procedures, and internal controls.