Job Title: Budget Specialist
Job Description

The Budget Specialist role is a vital part of the Accounting & Finance Team, working closely with the Financial Analyst and Grants team. The position offers a full-time schedule of Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, totaling 35 hours per week with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. You will provide technical and financial support services, assisting with budget preparation for grant applications and business projects. This role requires knowledge of accounting, budgeting, financial trend analysis, and reporting.

ResponsibilitiesDevelop initial budget templates for new, renewal, or revised budgets.Review internal budgets for approval, ensuring they include projections of staff allocations, direct costs, occupancy allocations, and indirect costs according to OMB guidelines.Coordinate with Department Heads and Program staff to balance internal budgets before submitting them for final review.Conduct budget analysis to prepare for budget revisions.Formulate budget projections and recommend adjustments to Program Managers.Complete budget forms for grant applications, budget revisions, and other funding requests.Perform additional duties as assigned.Essential SkillsProficient in budget management, analysis, and planning.Experience working with grants and new funding opportunities.Ability to develop, revise, and create new budgets.Basic knowledge of accounting functions according to GAAP.Proficiency in verifying budget costs.Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and macros.Ability to integrate writing with financial reports.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in business preferred.Two years of related accounting experience in a nonprofit agency required.Three years of analytical and problem-solving experience preferred.Knowledge of Federal and State funding regulations preferred.Understanding of program operations, budgeting, and financial management preferred.Proficiency in MS Office Suite required.Work Environment

This position is based in an office setting, offering a balanced work/life environment. The role utilizes ERP systems, specifically Blackbaud, and requires adherence to confidentiality standards.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hartford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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