Budget Analyst

Cowlitz Indian Tribe; Long View (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowlitz Indian Tribe is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst to lead budgeting activities across various programs and grants in Longview, WA. You will partner with program managers and department directors to ensure compliant, accurate financial planning and reporting.

The role emphasizes GAAP adherence, grant budgeting, and collaboration with multiple teams to align with CIT’s mission and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Five years’ grant, budgeting, or accounting experience; ten years preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with grant and government budgeting for complex organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates annual budgeting process for the organization across grants.
• Collaborates with Program Managers on budgeting, compliance, reporting and variance analysis.
• Prepare detailed accounting reports and GAAP-compliant statements for stakeholders.
• Review proposals, grants, and contracts for fiscal soundness and compliance.
• Coordinate with grant managers to review variances and adjustments.
• Maintain confidentiality of accounting data and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Budget modeling

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Grant budgeting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Details:

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Longview, WA 98632, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $94,536.00 - $113,360.00 Salary/year, POSITION TITLE: Budget Analyst DEPARTMENT: Accounting LOCATION: Longview, WA REPORTS TO: Controller STATUS: Hourly, fulltime SALARY RANGE: $94,536.00 - 113,360.00 per year DOE Open until filled - first review date: 10/29/26

Position Summary:

Facilitates annual budgeting process. Collaborates with and guides Program Managers, on budgeting, compliance, reporting and variance financial analysis functions on their respective grants. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of CIT and the Accounting department. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs budget modeling to compare actual results with budgeted predictions.
• Summarizes budgets and offers insight regarding funding requests.
• Facilitates annual budgeting process for the organization on various levels.
• Partners with other departments for grant application submission and budget adjustments.
• Ensures budgets are consistent, compliant, and address high priority directives and initiatives.
• Works closely with managers and directors to ensure compliance with financial regulations and fiscal policies.
• Prepares a variety of detailed accounting, statistical, and narrative financial statements or reports requiring analysis and interpretation for Program Managers, Directors, and Tribal Council.
• Reviews and analyzes proposals, grants, and contracts for fiscal soundness and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with grant managers to review variances and propose necessary adjustments.
• Reviews program requests for payment of eligibility and acceptable costs in accordance with finance policies and procedures and budget availability.
• Assesses reconciled monthly financial statements.
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of new or revised accounting systems, procedures, and records.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all accounting department data.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets financial and general business periodicals, professional journals, financial procedures, and regulations.
• Keeps abreast of new technologies and principles attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences to maintain certifications.
• Contributes to team effort to accomplish related results as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and tribal customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of financial control systems and methodology.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations that apply to fiscal operations.
• Skill in advanced statistical compilations and analysis including budget modeling and scenarios.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheet, database and accounting software programs in a Windows environment; advance Excel skills required.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to analyze, compare and interpret data.
• Ability to analyze financial information, draw logical conclusions and convey results and recommendations clearly to stakeholders with various levels of financial knowledge.
• Ability to prepare complex, accurate financial statements and reports.
• Ability to read, comprehend, explain, and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; advanced accounting or finance degree preferred.
• Five years’ grant, budgeting, or accounting experience; 10 years preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with grant and government budgeting for complex organizations preferred.
• A combination of relevant education and related work experience may be considered.
• Fluency in the Cowlitz language is beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation according to the established requirements below.
• Tribal preference in accordance with Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions.

Background Investigation Requirements:

• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Personal reference check and employment verification.
• Federal, state, and/or tribal criminal history and sanction checks including fingerprint verification.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and clarity of vision at long distance.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common. Travel may be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events.