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AARP · 9 hours ago

Operations & Budget Analyst

Topeka, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$72K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. The Operations & Budget Analyst will support and lead operations in the Kansas State Office, managing financial processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

ElderlyNon ProfitSocial Impact

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides administrative-level support to internal clients on a variety of group- or organization-wide projects, programs, processes, and business initiatives. Liaises with other teams in order to execute on tasks. Serves as central point of contact for all business processes across the department, managing support activities as needed

Supports the business and financial operations processes for internal clients, including but not limited to the procure to pay processes and documentation, the tracking of invoices and payment processes, the preparation and/or tracking of budgets and reports, and the preparation and/or tracking of lobbying information

Provides excellent customer assistance. Researches, resolves, identifies and/or clarifies issues for internal/external customers. Uses programs and databases to track responses and identifies issues and recommends process improvements

Analyzes current business processes and develops, tests, and implements improvement initiatives and documents. Maintains/provides accurate documentation and acts as an expert on organization policies and procedures. Coordinates records management and documents adherence to policies and compliance requirements

Conducts research, analyzes data, and develops, manages, and distributes ad-hoc and scheduled reports

Coordinates financial, procurement, and contract management activities for departmental projects. Manages a variety of financial functions such as invoice coding and approval and expense reconciliation

Facilitates the coordination of project management, metrics, and operations across the departments in close collaboration with team members and department leads

Qualification

Financial operations supportBudgetingProcurementProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsEffective communicationCollaborationAttention to detailSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's Degree

2+ years of related experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Proven ability in planning, organizing, implementing, and managing a diverse portfolio of assigned projects

Effective at managing multiple priorities, attention to detail, self-motivated, forward-thinking, and the ability to manage time effectively

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives, including the ability to work across an enterprise-wide national organization, supporting both new and ongoing processes and initiatives. Effective liaison skills for coordinating with internal departments and external vendors

Experience providing financial operations support, including budgeting, procurement, and transaction processing for a business unit or department

Solid analytical skills with the ability to analyze budgets, proposals, and contracts

Regular and reliable job attendance

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships

Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions

In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds