Budget Specialist – Entry Level (Recent Grads Encouraged to Apply!)

Location: Hartford, CT (Fully Onsite)

Pay: $21–$25/hour (Depending on experience)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 35 hours/week

About the Role

Our client is seeking an eager and detail-oriented Budget Specialist to support their Accounting & Finance team. This role is ideal for a candidate with a degree in Accounting or Finance who wants hands-on experience in budgeting, grants, and financial analysis within a collaborative environment.

ResponsibilitiesAssist in creating budget templates for new, renewal, and revised budgets.Review internal budgets for completeness and compliance with guidelines.Work with Department Heads and Program Managers to finalize and balance budgets.Perform budget analysis to support revisions and projections.Prepare budget materials for grant applications, renewals, and funding changes.Support the Audit/Budget/Internal Controls Manager on various financial projects.Participate in project teams, occasionally taking lead responsibilities.Perform other finance-related duties as assigned.Required Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (recent grads welcome).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables required; macros a plus).Strong written and verbal communication skills.Basic understanding of accounting principles and budgeting.Work Environment

This role is fully onsite in an office setting and involves working closely with cross-functional teams. The Budget Specialist will utilize tools such as the Blackbaud ERP system and must maintain confidentiality and provide strong customer service and communication.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hartford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hartford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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