Budget Accountant - Military Veterans

AppleOne is proud to present:
Nonprofit organization dedicated to patient-focused scientific research is looking for an experienced Budget Accountant. The Budget Accountant reports directly to the Controller in the Accounting and Finance department and oversees the full-life cycle of budget analysis and reporting. As a Budget Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of both the budget and departmental financial statements, while providing valuable insights to support business decisions. This position will allocate 60%-70% of the time to budget preparation and analysis, and 30%-40% to accounting tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Under general supervision, lead or assist in the preparation, review, implementation, and ongoing analysis of operating and program budgets.
• Conduct complex financial analysis, forecasting, and prepare budget reports to support informed decision-making.
• Act as the budget liaison between the Finance Department and operating departments; perform a variety of professional tasks related to this area of responsibility.
• Monitor budget performance throughout the fiscal year, identifying variances and providing timely recommendations for corrective actions.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop, review, and analyze budget proposals and requests.
• Assist departments with budget implementation and budget change requests.
• Prepare the annual budget accurately and on time.
• Coordinate the distribution of budgets and related materials.
• Respond to a variety of inquiries regarding budget procedures and informational needs from different sources.
• Monitor approved budget allocations and prepares and distributes monthly budget vs. actual reports.
• Assist with monthly journal entries and adjusting journal entries.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements monthly.
• Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and raise alerts when necessary.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with the annual audit.
• Perform other accounting duties as required or assigned.
• Participate in special projects and provide ad-hoc support as required by the Controller.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Education: Bachelor(s) degree or higher in accounting or finance
- Minimum 3 years of experience in budget development, monitoring, implementation, and accounting
- Knowledge: Budget concepts and methods, with hands-on experience in preparing and monitoring an annual budget. Candidates must possess knowledge of budget development, monitoring, and reporting principles and practices; financial analysis and modeling methods and tools; principles and practices of revenue forecasting; and automated financial systems.
- Skills: Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, Budget Reporting, ERP systems (NetSuite is a plus), and advanced Excel skills.
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Proven ability to identify issues, analyze data, and propose effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize tasks efficiently, balancing multiple deadlines and demands, while maintaining productivity and attention to detail.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.





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We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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