Budget Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Remote,

4d•$63,500 - $66,000

About The Position

Budget Specialist is responsible for developing, monitoring, and analyzing program, grant, and organizational budgets. This position partners with program leadership, finance staff, and business development personnel to prepare grant budgets, contract budgets, budget modifications, funding proposals, financial reports, and budget narratives. The Budget Specialist will support funding opportunities by developing accurate cost projections and ensuring compliance with grant and contract requirements. The ideal candidate will possess experience in non-profit budgeting, grant financial management, government funding, and program budget development. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is required.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, grant budgeting, or grant management, preferably in a non-profit or human services environment.
Experience developing and managing grant and contract budgets.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to analyze complex financial information.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

May consider a combination of education, training, and experience
Experience working with federal, state, local government, and/or foundation funder programs preferred.
Experience preparing budget narratives and responding to funding opportunities preferred.
Candidates may be asked to provide examples of budget reports, budget narratives, grant budgets, or other work products that demonstrates relevant budgeting and financial analysis experience, with confidential information redacted.

Responsibilities

Developing, monitoring, and analyzing program, grant, and organizational budgets.
Partnering with program leadership, finance staff, and business development personnel to prepare grant budgets, contract budgets, budget modifications, funding proposals, financial reports, and budget narratives.
Supporting funding opportunities by developing accurate cost projections and ensuring compliance with grant and contract requirements.
Preparing clear financial reports.
Preparing budget narratives and responding to funding opportunities.