Budget Analyst

Help USA • New York, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Budget Analyst is responsible for assisting with the preparation, modification, and dissemination of budgets to sites and to governmental funding agencies. The Budget Analyst will translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for nonfinancial stakeholders. The Budget Analyst will input all budget information into the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of three years, preferably five years, of experience in accounting and budget preparation.
• Previous experience with budget creation and analysis.
• Knowledge in fiscal management for government contracts; Federal, State, and City agencies, including but not limited to NYC DHS, NYC DOHMH, NYC HRA, NYC HPD, NYC OTDA, NYS OCFS, NYS OMH, US HUD, and US VA.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in all Microsoft applications required.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed line-item budgets annually for the assigned portfolio of sites in conjunction with the Senior-level Program team.
• Provide thoughtful analysis to the Program team during budget creation.
• Modify budgets throughout the year in response to changes in spending and/or funding in conjunction with the Revenue team.
• Participate in monthly and/or quarterly budget reviews to promote fiscal and operational efficiency, presenting findings and making recommendations to relevant staff.
• Submit timely close-out budgets to ensure maximization of funder budget.
• Update the accounting system to reflect the last approved budget while maintaining a complete record of all versions of the budget.
• Maintain complete budget files with source correspondence.
• Serves as liaison between the funding agencies, Program, and Revenue teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees