Budget Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Budget Analyst in Casselberry, FL.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Budget Analyst to provide temporary support to a public-sector Finance team. This position is expected to be approximately 3 months with the potential to extend up to 6 months.
This individual will support budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, and accounting activities across the organization. Because this role works within a government finance environment, prior government or public-sector accounting experience is required. Direct budgeting experience is preferred but flexible for candidates with strong government accounting and financial analysis backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting process, including budget preparation, analysis, amendments, and transfers
• Monitor revenues and expenditures against approved budgets and identify variances
• Prepare monthly and quarterly actual-to-budget financial reports
• Analyze and reconcile revenue, expenditure, and general ledger accounts
• Prepare budget journal entries, adjustments, and appropriation transfers
• Assist with Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgeting and reporting
• Analyze capital projects for budget compliance and availability of funds
• Support short- and long-range financial projections
• Assist with year-end accounting activities, annual audits, schedules, worksheets, and financial analysis
• Prepare financial and budget-related reports for leadership and other internal stakeholders
• Work closely with accounting and finance staff to review actual results against budget
• Assist with grants schedules and other government financial reporting requirements as needed
• Support special financial analysis and budgeting projects

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; Comparable education and relevant experience may be considered
• Approximately 4+ years of experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, or a related area preferred
• Government or public-sector accounting experience is required; Candidates without government/public-sector experience will not be considered
• Strong understanding of government accounting practices, financial reporting, and account reconciliation
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify variances, and prepare accurate reports
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting government budgeting or municipal finance
• Experience with budget development, budget amendments, and actual-to-budget reporting
• Familiarity with GASB standards and governmental accounting
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) or capital project accounting experience
• Experience supporting annual audits, grants reporting, or year-end financial activities
• Knowledge of Florida public-sector budgeting practices, including TRIM, is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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