Budget Analyst

Job Description Budget Analyst

Government / Public Sector | Finance & Budget Support

Onsite in Marietta

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Budget Analyst to support budgeting, financial reporting, and Cooperative Agreement functions within a structured government environment. This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, organized, and comfortable working with both State and Federal financial data while contributing to a professional, respectful, and high-performing team.

This position requires a strong balance of technical skill and professionalism. The team values collaboration, accountability, and a willingness to support others while consistently delivering accurate, timely work.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Review and analyze program budget and expenditure reports
• Monitor budgets to identify variances, surpluses, or deficits and recommend solutions
• Prepare statistical analyses to support revisions, projections, and internal planning
• Assist with maintaining financial data in State financial systems
• Support data entry for the Annual Operating Budget
  
  

Cooperative Agreement & Federal Reporting

• Prepare and submit monthly reimbursement summary spreadsheets
• Ensure Federal funds are accurately coded to approved funding sources
• Reconcile deposits with Accounts Receivable and General Ledger reports
• Maintain compliant financial records from award through closeout
• Update required program spreadsheets in accordance with Federal and State regulations
  
  

Reporting & Prior-Year Purchase Orders

• Prepare listings of prior-year open purchase orders for multiple Federal programs
• Coordinate with program teams to reconcile open items
• Track and report status updates on open purchase orders
• Assist with preparation of prior-year grant extension requests
  
  

Advanced Reporting & Special Projects

• Produce budget queries, reports, and detailed expenditure analyses
• Track expenditure trends and prepare projection reports, including personal services projections
• Participate in special projects involving research, data compilation, and financial analysis
• Perform additional financial analyses as requested by leadership
  
  

Required Qualifications

• State of Georgia budget experience required
• Advanced knowledge of PeopleSoft, specifically TeamWorks Financials
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other formulas. The client might require an Excel skills test as part of an onsite interview.
• Experience working with federally funded programs or compliance-driven financial environments
  
  

Professional Expectations

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Consistent professionalism, reliability, and respect for others
• Ability to work productively in a structured, high-expectation environment
• Willingness to collaborate and assist team members as needed
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Extensive pre-employment background check, including a Georgia criminal history check and a post-hire federal background investigation
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
  
  

Application Notes

• Due to the volume of applications received, individual application status updates cannot be provided
• All qualified applicants will be considered; however, not all applicants will be selected for an interview
• Selected applicants will be contacted regarding next steps
• This posting may close at any time once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Focus People is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Focus People is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all employees.

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