Budget Specialist

Aston Carter • Hartford, CT

2d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking an eager and detail-oriented Budget Specialist to support their Accounting & Finance team. This role is ideal for a candidate with a degree in Accounting or Finance who wants hands-on experience in budgeting, grants, and financial analysis within a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (recent grads welcome).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables required; macros a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating budget templates for new, renewal, and revised budgets.
• Review internal budgets for completeness and compliance with guidelines.
• Work with Department Heads and Program Managers to finalize and balance budgets.
• Perform budget analysis to support revisions and projections.
• Prepare budget materials for grant applications, renewals, and funding changes.
• Support the Audit/Budget/Internal Controls Manager on various financial projects.
• Participate in project teams, occasionally taking lead responsibilities.
• Perform other finance-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level