Budget Accounting Analyst II

Budget Accounting Analyst II Automation and Control Strategies Group, INC. dba ACS Professional Staffing

• Richland, WA Posted:

  5/1/2026

•

Expires:

7/30/2026

Job ID:

293386617 Job Description

• -Job Description

• Location:

  Richland, Washington

Type:

Contract

• Job #8590

Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Budget Accounting Analyst II will execute month-end close activities and provide accounting, financial analysis, and business support across multiple business units. The role focuses on budget-to-actual analysis, cost performance monitoring, and validation of year-end spending estimates to support accurate forecasting and decision-making. This position requires advanced Excel skills, strong GAAP knowledge, rigorous data validation, and the ability to identify trends, anomalies, and cost drivers. The ideal candidate effectively communicates financial insights, collaborates with stakeholders, and continuously improves financial reporting processes. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.

Pay rate:

$37.12

• $57.

93

Benefits:

Sick Leave:

One hour of paid sick leave for every 40-hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90-days of employment)

EAP:

Employee Assistance Program

Benefit Options:

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked

• employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following:

Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program Responsibilities:

• Execute month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries for accruals, reclassifications, and monthly financial statement reporting
• Provide accounting, financial analysis, and business support across multiple business units
• Develop, analyze, and monitor cost performance versus budget, identifying variances, cost trends, and opportunities for corrective action
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial summaries for supported managers and projects
• Review and validate departmental year-end spending estimates to ensure reasonableness, accuracy, and alignment with historical trends and current-year commitments
• Perform budget-to-actual analysis and year-end spending projections to support effective financial planning
• Apply strong validation, reconciliation, and analytical review processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Identify anomalies, trends, and cost drivers, and communicate findings and recommendations to management
• Evaluate assumptions underlying financial estimates and challenge inconsistencies as needed
• Identify and recommend improvements to financial reporting processes, validation steps, templates, and tools
• Collaborate proactively with internal teams and external stakeholders to support financial decision-making

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Accounting, and at least 5 years of industrial-level experience in a financial, accounting, or budgeting role, preferably within a large company or profit center
• OR Associate degree (AA) and at least 7 years of industrial-level experience in a financial, accounting, or budgeting role, preferably within a large company or profit center
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including managing large datasets and creating complex financial models and reports
• Strong understanding of accounting data relationships and financial data flow through income statements
• Ability to trace financial issues to underlying drivers and root causes
• Demonstrated experience performing thorough data validation and reconciling complex financial information
• Strong critical thinking skills, including evaluating assumptions and assessing the reasonableness of financial estimates
• Wor To view the full job description, click here
• -Company Information

•!

!

• ! Use Pre-Filled Information !

•!•! Job Summary Veteran Preference Company Details Company Automation and Control Strategies Group, INC. dba ACS Professional Staffing Industry Employment Placement Agencies Job Information Location Richland, WA Job Type Full Time Employee Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage see Description Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Federal Contractor No Affirmative Action Plan No