Budget Coordinator

ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT, INC .

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Budget Coordinator DEPARTMENT : Finance

REPORTS TO : Finance Director FLSA : Exempt

Grade : 3 Starting Salary : $65,000-70,000 Annually

JOB SUMMARY :

This position provides high-level administrative and analytical support to the Finance Department. Assists the Finance Director with budget projects and coordinates the preparation of the annual budget. Assists departments in the preparation of operating budgets and reviews budget requests. Maintains and monitors budgets and budget systems throughout the year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Develop and prepare budgets for new grants and the renewal of grant applications for programs to be submitted to funding agencies and / or internal departments.
• Prepare and submit budget revisions and amendments when necessary to funding sources and / or internal sources.
• Analyze funding and expenditure practices. Make recommendations when appropriate.
• Interpret data regarding budgets and funding source requirements for completing all required forms.
• Summarize and set forth data concerning year-to-date expenditures and the balance of available budgets for the Finance Director, Program Directors, and the ABCD Board of Directors on a monthly basis.
• Make an analysis relative to expected over / under expenditures based on the current spending trends of the various programs. Suggest corrective action to the Executive Director, the Finance Director, and the Program Directors when so requested / assigned.
• Develop and maintain a Cost Allocation Plan for budget development. Prepare personnel / salary distribution schedule for budget preparation of various grants. Coordinate information with the Human Resource Department and Payroll Department.
• Work closely with Program Directors to ensure that they fully understand what is being placed in each line item and the rationale for the same when developing budgets.
• Meet with the Program Directors, the Finance Director, and the Executive Director to update them on current budget expenditures.
• Develop resolutions for submission to the Board of Directors for approval for each grant to be submitted to the funding source.
• Be responsible for budgetary monitoring / forecasting.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

HOURS / DAY

0-1 1-2 2-4 4-7

Standing X

Sitting X

Reaching X

Driving X

Walking X

Twisting X

Squatting X

Lifting X

Bending X

Gripping X

Keyboard use X

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION