Job Title: Budget Specialist

Location: Hartford, CT (FULLY ONSITE)

Pay: $21 to $25 an hour - based on experience

Hours: 35 Hours weekly - Monday to Friday

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Budget Specialist to join our Accounting & Finance Team. This full-time position requires a commitment of 35 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunch. As part of a six-month contract-to-hire opportunity, you will work closely with the Financial Analyst and Grants team to provide technical and financial support services. Your role will involve assisting the Audit - Budget - Internal Controls Manager with the preparation of budget documents for grant applications, budget revisions, and business projects. You will also actively participate in project work teams, sometimes taking the lead, and apply your expertise in accounting, budgeting, financial trend analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial budget templates for new, renewal, or revised budgets.
• Review internal budgets for approval, ensuring inclusion of staff allocations, direct costs, occupancy allocations, and indirect costs according to OMB guidelines.
• Coordinate with Department Heads and Program staff to balance internal budgets prior to final review.
• Conduct budget analysis to prepare for budget revisions.
• Formulate budget projections and make recommendations for adjustments to Program Managers.
• Complete budget forms for renewal grant applications, new grant applications, budget revisions, and other funding requests.
• Perform additional duties as needed or assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in budget management and budget analysis.
• Experience with grants and budget planning.
• Audit support experience.
• Basic knowledge of accounting functions and GAAP.
• High proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and macros.
• Strong writing skills for integrating financial reports to funders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or a combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related accounting experience in a nonprofit agency required.
• Three years of experience in analytical and problem-solving skills preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal and State funding regulations preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Understanding of program operations, budgeting, and financial management preferred.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office setting, offering a balanced work/life environment. The Budget Specialist will primarily utilize technologies such as the ERP system Blackbaud to fulfill their responsibilities. The position requires adherence to strict confidentiality, effective customer service, and communication skills.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hartford, CT.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Hartford,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.