**Position: CONTRACT BUDGET ANALYST** **Location: Onsite in Boston, MA** **Pay: $27-33 an hr w2** **Position Summary:** The Budget Analyst will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of a public-sector initiative by assisting the Senior Budget Analyst with budget development, monitoring, and reporting. This role requires hands-on experience with accounting processes and invoice management, particularly within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' **MMARS (Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System)** . **Key Responsibilities:** + Assist in the preparation, analysis, and monitoring of program budgets and financial forecasts. + Process and track invoices, purchase orders, and payments using MMARS. + Reconcile expenditures and ensure compliance with state financial policies and procedures. + Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements. + Collaborate with program managers and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payments. + Maintain organized records of financial transactions and documentation for audit readiness. + Assist in preparing budget amendments and transfers within MMARS. + Provide analytical support for budget variance analysis and cost projections. + Participate in internal and external financial reviews and audits. **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field. + 2+ years of experience in budgeting, accounting, or financial analysis. + Familiarity with MMARS or other government financial systems. + Strong understanding of public sector accounting principles and procurement processes. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools. + Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Knowledge of government/state budget cycles and grant funding mechanisms. + Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.