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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 13-2031.005% growth 2024-2034, About as fast as average (~9,100 openings/yr)Typical pay: $87,930/yr

Budget Analysts

What this job is about

Assist in the preparation and analysis of budgets to ensure financial efficiency.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Analyze monthly budget reports

    Review department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.

  2. 2

    Provide cost analysis assistance

    Offer advice on fiscal allocation and budget preparation to stakeholders.

  3. 3

    Review operating budgets

    Analyze trends in operating budgets to assess budgetary needs.

  4. 4

    Compile financial data

    Gather and analyze accounting records to determine required financial resources.

  5. 5

    Prepare budget recommendations

    Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for fund requests approval.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft WordSAP softwareStructured query language SQL

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.