Budget Analyst

The Opportunity Alliance•South Portland, ME

22d•$27 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

Budget Analyst Are you an experienced financial professional with a passion for analysis and process efficiency? The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a Budget Analyst to join our Finance department. As a crucial member of our Finance team, your primary responsibility is to optimize accuracy and reliability of financial information for reporting and compliance. This is achieved by providing contract support and ensuring an efficient, timely, and accurate payment of accounts. Work is performed, reviewed, and evaluated under the supervision of the Revenue & Reporting Manager. This position attends and participates in periodic finance department staff meetings and training. Schedule : Full-time, 40 hours per week, hourly paid position. Regular business hours M – F. Pay Range: $27 - $38 per hour based on experience and qualifications. Location : Office is located in South Portland, ME. Opportunity to work partially remote in a hybrid schedule. Onsite orientation is required.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent and eight plus years of experience required
All experience must be in the following areas: Accrual accounting environment, grant recognition and compliance reporting, and developing budgets, financial models, forecasting and identifying budget to actual variance required.
A comprehensive concept of the budgeting process, trend analysis, and advanced Excel required.
Demonstrated competency in critical thinking, problem-solving and negotiation
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inform, explain and negotiate while maintaining working relationships.
Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and identify priorities
Contracts that have Rider D: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check. Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and lifting up to 10 pounds.
Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings but is not a primarily and essential job responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 5 year of experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Highly preferred - experience with State DHHS budget forms, Federal compliance relative to Head Start/Early Head Start, Housing & Energy programing.
Experience with MaineCare, Workday, MS Office & budgeting software preferred.

Responsibilities

Researching, analyzing, and reporting accurate financial information to ensure contract compliance and accurate revenue recognition
Establishing and maintaining reliable systems to ensure reporting compliance
Optimizing the accuracy and reliability of financial information for reporting and compliance

Benefits

Generous paid time off accrual
9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
Dental and Vision insurance options
Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

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