Description We are looking for a skilled Budget Analyst to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in financial planning and analysis. The ideal candidate will play a key role in preparing, monitoring, and analyzing budgets for various programs and initiatives, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational goals. Responsibilities: • Develop, review, and analyze annual budgets. • Monitor expenditures across multiple programs to ensure alignment with approved budgets. • Prepare and post accurate journal entries to maintain financial records and support month-end close processes. • Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies and provide actionable recommendations. • Collaborate with stakeholders to create detailed budget narratives, charts, and related reports. • Reconcile accounts to ensure financial data integrity and compliance with accounting standards. • Utilize Microsoft Excel and other software to manage budgetary processes effectively. • Review requisitions and perform necessary budget modifications to meet organizational needs. • Assist with accounts payable processes and ensure timely payments. • Support the preparation of comprehensive financial documentation for audits and presentations. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or related fields. • Proficiency in budget management, variance analysis, and expenditure monitoring. • Strong accounting skills, including account reconciliation and journal entry preparation. • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. • Ability to analyze complex financial data and present findings clearly. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with various teams. • Experience with month-end close processes and accounts payable management. • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .