Budget Analyst

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Budget Analyst in Casselberry, FL. Overview: We are seeking an experienced Budget Analyst to provide temporary support to a public-sector Finance team. This position is expected to be approximately 3 months with the potential to extend up to 6 months. This individual will support budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, and accounting activities across the organization. Because this role works within a government finance environment, prior government or public-sector accounting experience is required. Direct budgeting experience is preferred but flexible for candidates with strong government accounting and financial analysis backgrounds. Key Responsibilities:

• Support the annual budgeting process, including budget preparation, analysis, amendments, and transfers
• Monitor revenues and expenditures against approved budgets and identify variances
• Prepare monthly and quarterly actual-to-budget financial reports
• Analyze and reconcile revenue, expenditure, and general ledger accounts
• Prepare budget journal entries, adjustments, and appropriation transfers
• Assist with Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgeting and reporting
• Analyze capital projects for budget compliance and availability of funds
• Support short- and long-range financial projections
• Assist with year-end accounting activities, annual audits, schedules, worksheets, and financial analysis
• Prepare financial and budget-related reports for leadership and other internal stakeholders
• Work closely with accounting and finance staff to review actual results against budget
• Assist with grants schedules and other government financial reporting requirements as needed
• Support special financial analysis and budgeting projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; Comparable education and relevant experience may be considered
• Approximately 4+ years of experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, or a related area preferred
• Government or public-sector accounting experience is required; Candidates without government/public-sector experience will not be considered
• Strong understanding of government accounting practices, financial reporting, and account reconciliation
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify variances, and prepare accurate reports
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting government budgeting or municipal finance
• Experience with budget development, budget amendments, and actual-to-budget reporting
• Familiarity with GASB standards and governmental accounting
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) or capital project accounting experience
• Experience supporting annual audits, grants reporting, or year-end financial activities
• Knowledge of Florida public-sector budgeting practices, including TRIM, is a plus