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Budget Analyst
Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Longview, USA
Full-time
Onsite
USD 94536-113360 yearly
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Budget modeling and scenario analysisGrant budgeting and complianceFinancial analysis and variance analysisFinancial reporting and statementsGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Advanced Excel
Role Overview
Facilitates the annual budgeting process and guides Program Managers on budgeting, compliance, reporting, and grant financial variance analysis.
Supports the mission, vision, and values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and its Accounting department.
Key Skills for This Role
Budget modeling and scenario analysisGrant budgeting and complianceFinancial analysis and variance analysisFinancial reporting and statementsGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Advanced Excel
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Position summary
Facilitates the annual budgeting process and guides Program Managers on budgeting, compliance, reporting, and grant financial variance analysis.
Supports the mission, vision, and values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and its Accounting department.
Status and compensation
- The position is listed as hourly and full-time.
- Salary range is $94,536–$113,360 per year, depending on experience.
Budgeting and financial analysis
- Model budgets and compare actual results with budgeted predictions; summarize budgets and provide insight on funding requests.
- Facilitate annual budgeting across organizational levels and partner on grant applications and budget adjustments.
- Coordinate grant variance reviews, propose adjustments, and assess reconciled monthly financial statements.
Compliance and reporting
- Ensure budgets are compliant and address priorities; work with managers and directors on financial regulations and fiscal policies.
- Prepare detailed accounting, statistical, and narrative financial reports for program leaders, directors, and Tribal Council.
- Review proposals, grants, and contracts for fiscal soundness and compliance with GAAP and policies.
- Review payment requests for eligibility, allowable costs, policy compliance, and budget availability.
Other duties
- Recommend and assist with accounting system, procedure, and record improvements.
- Maintain confidentiality, keep abreast of fiscal rules and technology, and contribute to team efforts.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; relevant education and work experience may be considered in combination.
- Five years of grant, budgeting, or accounting experience; 10 years is preferred.
- Advanced accounting or finance degree, CPA/CMA or similar certification, and complex grant or government budgeting experience are preferred.
- Fluency in the Cowlitz language is beneficial.
- Requires knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, fiscal regulations, advanced statistical analysis and budget modeling, and advanced Excel.
Knowledge and abilities
- Requires preparation and analysis of accurate financial and operational reports and the ability to interpret financial information for varied stakeholders.
- Requires communication, sound judgment, deadline management, and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- The posting also lists knowledge of tribal government, customs, and traditions.
Hiring preference
- The posting states that American Indian/Alaska Native and veteran applicants may submit documentation for consideration as a hiring preference.
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