Budget and Financial Analyst

Budget & Financial Analyst

Organization: Western States Regional Council of Carpenters

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits: Comprehensive Benefit Package

About the Role

The Western States Regional Council of Carpenters is seeking an ideal candidate who has accounting and budget preparation experience with knowledge corporate finance practices, fiscal reporting and revenue forecasting.

Under general supervision of the CRO, the Budget & Financial Analyst performs professional financial analysis and budget analysis functions involving the preparation and reconciliation of budgeting and financial records; administers financial system applications; conducts internal audits; prepares worksheets and analyzes data as part of the budget process; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates, prepares, oversees, and performs professional-level analytic work in such areas as budget review and development, financial administration and reporting, data collection for revenue and allocation, management analysis, and program evaluation.
• Coordinates the preparation and administration of the annual department operations budget.
• Administers budget performance systems, provides procedures and instructions for budget input and preparation, directs and implements modifications to the budget, and assists in preparing long-range financial plans.
• Assists staff in the preparation of reports having fiscal and/or budgetary impacts. Prepares reports for management review; assists in the preparation of, and reviews, organizational performance data for reports.
• Prepares monthly, semi-annual and annual expenditure reports.
• Assists with oversight of budget and position control; performs budget projections and variance analysis with actual versus budget data.
• Participates in the maintenance and reconciliation of a variety of ledgers, reports and records, ensuring accuracy and journal entry postings.
• Monitors, analyzes reports, makes recommendations and communicates budgetary concerns.
• Prepares a variety of complex analytical, statistical, and narrative reports and correspondence.
• Audits and maintains files and records; prepares periodic reports with statistical and financial data for internal and external uses.
• Assists in the fiscal year-end closing and reconciliations and assists with maintaining internal controls.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, public administration, or a related field
• AND three (3) years of full-time experience in the preparation and maintenance of financial and related statistical records, financial analysis, budgeting or accounting.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of general accounting, budget preparation and monitoring, expenditure control, accounts payable and receivable, cash flow, and revenue forecasting; fiscal recordkeeping, journal entries, automated financial management and accounting systems; financial reporting methods, techniques, and procedures; operating modern office equipment and communication tools; excel advanced proficiency.

Ability to:

Proven experience with financial software to prepare manual and computerized financial reports, maintain ledgers and journals, analyze fiscal data; analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in a clear and effective manner; prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials; organize work independently, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments; perform assignments with accuracy and attention to detail; communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing

Benefits

• Retirement benefits including Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans
• Opportunity to play a key role in labor negotiations and contract strategy.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130, $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Budget analyzing : 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90071: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person