Budget Coordinator

Status: Full Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: The Budget Coordinator is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional fiscal initiatives across a national non-profit organization. This role serves as a key liaison between the Budget Team and other key departments such as Development, Program Operations, Contracts, and the field leaders and programs, ensuring alignment of timelines, budget deliverables, and compliance milestones. The Budget Coordinator oversees projects related to budgeting while support field leaders in meeting programmatic and fiscal goals. The Budget Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining and supporting organized systems for project tracking, documentation, and shared filing, ensuring information is easily accessible for use by multiple departments.

This position plays a central role in managing team activities, facilitating communication between internal stakeholders, and maintaining accountability for fiscal deliverables. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and skilled in navigating nonprofit funding structures and contracts. A strong working knowledge of grant compliance, financial operations, and internal coordination across geographically dispersed teams is essential.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in fiscal coordination, budgeting, project management, or nonprofit financial operations.
• Experience with grant-funded programs and cross-functional project oversight preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Knowledge of using various database type systems is helpful
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Paid time off.
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Experience

Preferred

• 2 year(s): At least 2 years of experience in fiscal coordination, budgeting, project management, or nonprofit financial operations.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Accounting - Business or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Driver's License

Skills

Preferred

• Strong Communication Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Basic Computer Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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