Budget & Accounting Analyst -- USSEC

Budget & Accounting Analyst REPORTS TO Manager, Internal Program Tracking FAS Reporting DATE POSTED - May 4, 2015 CLOSING DATE - May 26, 2015 APPLY TO (more info) Human Resources, at ussec-hr@ussec.org REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND POSITION PURPOSE This position is located in St. Louis. Reporting to the Manager, Internal Program Tracking and FAS Reporting, this position provides critical support to the accounting & budget planning / reporting process and other financial modeling and measurements as required in support of the financial operations of both U. S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) Saint Louis and the International Offices. ACCOUNTABILITIES • Coordinate with the Marketing Department to compile, organize, and present the Annual Funding /Marketing Proposal (Unified Export Strategy- "UES") to funding sources. • Maintain the UES (budget) with supplements throughout the year. • Maintain Annual Access Database - Budgets, project approvals, travel, and contracts. • Communicate with domestic & international staff regarding changes & approvals to budgets. • Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy & conformance with procedures and regulations. • Analyze monthly dept. budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. • Prepare and present budget to actual variance analysis. • Prepare and present financial statement analysis. • Prepare and present ad hoc analysis for the Controller and Director of Finance and Accounting. • Assist in the preparation of the internal management reports in coordination with all reporting requirements. • Prepare and present budget reports and related materials as requested by the Manager, Internal Program Tracking FAS Reporting. • Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with internal policy and external funding partner compliance requirements. • Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation. • Assist in the preparation of budget information to fund-granting authorities, providing clarifying background & supporting detail. • Coordinate and prepare documentation for electronic votes for changes in the scope of projects and/or budgets.