Budget Analyst

Civicworks; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Budget Analyst role at Indiana Department of Natural Resources focuses on budget analysis, developing annual and biennial budgets, and overseeing federal grants. The position requires strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of governmental accounting and auditing principles.

Collaboration with multiple divisions is essential to ensure compliant financial operations. The analyst will track fiscal trends, prepare financial reports, resolve budget errors in the Encompass system, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting, auditing, financial analysis, or related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of federal grants, governmental accounting, budgeting, and auditing principles.
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Access, Encompass, and Hyperion.
• Ability to analyze fiscal trends, isolate variances, and project expenditures and revenues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct budget analysis and prepare annual and biennial budgets.
• Manage federal grants and oversee related reporting.
• Analyze fiscal trends and prepare financial reports.
• Resolve budget errors in the Encompass system.
• Serve as liaison between division staff and financial representatives on state and federal funding matters.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Access

Encompass

Hyperion

Job description

The Budget Analyst serves as the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' Capital and PM Analyst, responsible for conducting budget analysis, preparing annual and biennial budgets, and managing federal grants. The role involves analyzing fiscal trends, preparing financial reports, resolving budget errors in the Encompass system, and serving as a liaison between division staff and financial representatives on state and federal funding matters.

Key qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting, auditing, financial analysis, or related experience
• Advanced knowledge of federal grants, governmental accounting, budgeting, and auditing principles
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Access, Encompass, and Hyperion
• Ability to analyze fiscal trends, isolate variances, and project expenditures and revenues
• Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles