Budget Specialist

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplemental Insurances

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Budget Specialist responsible for developing, monitoring, and analyzing program, grant, and organizational budgets.

This role partners with program leadership, finance staff, and business development to prepare grant budgets, contract budgets, budget modifications, funding proposals, financial reports, and budget narratives. The ideal candidate will have nonprofit budgeting and grant financial management experience, government funding familiarity,

Qualifications

• 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.
• May consider a combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience developing and managing grant and contract budgets.
• Experience working with federal, state, local government, and/or foundation funder programs preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and prepare clear financial reports.
• Experience preparing budget narratives and responding to funding opportunities preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 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

• Budget, monitor, and analyze program, grant, and organizational budgets.
• Prepare grant budgets, contract budgets, budget modifications, funding proposals, financial reports, and budget narratives.
• Support funding opportunities by developing accurate cost projections and ensuring compliance with grant and contract requirements.
• Collaborate with program leadership, finance staff, and business development personnel.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Grant budgeting

Grant management

Communication

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary of 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.

Qualifications/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.


• May consider a combination of education, training, and experience


• Experience developing and managing grant and contract budgets.


• Experience working with federal, state, local government, and/or foundation funder programs preferred.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.


• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


• Ability to analyze complex financial information and prepare clear financial reports.


• Experience preparing budget narratives and responding to funding opportunities preferred.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• 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.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription


• Vision


• Short Term Disability


• UNUM Supplemental Insurances


• Employee Assistance Program


• Pet Insurance


• Paid time off


• Holiday Pay


• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan


• Weekly Pay


• Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics

Travel Required

No . May be some travel required for meetings and trainings

Strong Communication Skills

Intermediate

Microsoft Excel

Advanced

Basic Computer Skills

Advanced

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Experience

3 years:

Experience developing and managing grant, contract budgets and working with federal, state, local government, and/or foundation-funded programs preferred.

3-5 years:

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, grant budgeting, or grant management, preferably within a non-profit or human services environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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