Budget & Reporting Analyst (Hybrid – Portland, OR)

Budget & Reporting Analyst (HYBRID – Portland, OR.) Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for Budget Analyst for their Portland, Oregon location. The role assists managers and budget liaisons with budget actions such as transfers and accrual reports, helps administer budgets, and contributes to process improvement initiatives and special projects. Budget Operations ensure budgets align with organizational strategy. The team provides cost management guidance, tracks actual and forecasted results, supports expense and capital planning, advises on accounting adjustments, and administers budgeting and forecasting systems to enable effective financial planning and cost control. This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! Pay Rate: $51.00 - $54.00/hr. DOE. Location: Portland, OR. Hybrid: 1-2 days/wk. onsite. Key Responsibilities for Budget Analyst: - Serve as the primary contact for tracking and reporting program budgets, forecasts, and expenditures. - Maintain and reconcile budgets, transfers, carryovers, and balances. - Perform QA/QC on work products and communications to ensure compliance with Finance policies. - Resolve discrepancies with partners and escalate issues as needed. - Document administrative activities and maintain records in relevant systems. - Provide updates, reports, and analyses to support budget management. - Participate in team and departmental meetings, providing notes, data, and budget insights. - Support managers and Budget Liaisons in administering budgets and applying policies. - Assist with special projects, cost analyses, process improvements, and potential savings initiatives. - Develop and maintain budget processes, procedures, and documentation. - Gather, verify, and analyze financial information; prepare reports comparing actuals to budgets. - Serve as a resource for team members and stakeholders, providing guidance, training, and documentation on budget tools and procedures. Requirements/Qualification for Budget Analyst: - AA or BA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field preferred. - Bachelor’s: 6 years; Associate’s: 8 years; No degree: 10+ years relevant experience. - Must have experience in budget reporting, analysis, and preparation. - 6+ years’ experience: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Data entry and database experience. - Valid U.S. driver’s license. Preferred: - SharePoint familiarity. - Experience with Asset Suite or other business process systems. - Experience with budgets, invoices, and customer data. • • We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates • • About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc: Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. PG / BH #13911 Pay: $51.00 - $54.00 per hour Benefits: - 401(k) - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Vision insurance Application Question(s): - AA or BA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Bachelor’s: 6 years; Associate’s: 8 years; No degree: 10+ years relevant experience. - Valid U.S. driver’s license. Experience: - Budget reporting, analysis, and preparation: 6 years (Required) - Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Data entry, and database : 6 years (Required) Work Location: In person