Position:
Junior or Senior Accounting and Budgeting AnalystPay: Junior level is $90,000-$93,000 Pay Senior level is $95,000-$98,000On site 8 weeks, after, only on site on Wednesday Required Skills & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, or related finance functionsExperience leading budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes Strong understanding of GAAP, financial compliance, and internal controlsAdvanced experience with financial analysis, account reconciliations, and variance reporting Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance requirementsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systemsAbility to communicate complex financial information to leadership and stakeholdersExperience developing financial forecasts and strategic recommendationsNice to Have Skills & Experience: Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related fieldPublic sector, municipal government, or educational finance experienceSchool district finance and budget management experienceExperience managing grants, restricted funds, food service funds, or student activity funds Experience preparing Board of Education or executive-level financial presentationsKnowledge of bond issuances, debt management, and mill levy electionsExperience with long-term capital planning and resource allocation strategiesExperience leading process improvement and operational efficiency initiativesExperience overseeing financial system upgrades, testing, and implementationsCPA, CMA, CPFO, SFO, PMP, or other relevant professional certificationExperience training, mentoring, or leading finance staffJob Description: The Senior Accounting & Budget Analyst is responsible for leading advanced financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and long-term financial planning. This role serves as a key advisor to leadership by providing strategic financial insights, developing detailed financial analyses, and supporting data-driven decision-making. The Senior Accounting & Budget Analyst oversees the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget, assists with Board and executive-level financial reporting, manages audit and compliance activities, and ensures effective stewardship of restricted funds, grants, debt obligations, and capital resources. The position also plays a critical role in financial system enhancements, internal control improvements, bond and mill levy financial planning, and process improvement initiatives. Additionally, this individual provides training and mentorship to staff while helping strengthen financial operations across the organization.
