Staff Accountant Budget and Financial Analyst, Application Close: Open until Filled

United Church of Christ, National•Cleveland, OH

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant, Budget and Financial Analyst assists in the development of the NMUCC’s overall budget, and at the departmental level, provides advice and analysis to increase the efficiency of spending. This position requires 3 days of work in the office on a hybrid schedule. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry. Since no job description can detail all duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a position, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a position shall also be considered part of the position holder’s responsibility. It is expected that the person who holds this position will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the policies of the UCC and in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization. All staff are encouraged to nurture safety within the work performed on behalf of the UCC by being attentive to self-care, education, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and the importance of referring those in need to supportive and helpful resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, or related field.
At least 5 years of experience involving the analytical research and reporting of complex financial data or any combination of relevant experience and education.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Thorough understanding of accounting and budgeting principles and practices, statistical methodology, generally accepted accounting principles, and generally accepted auditing standards.
Thorough understanding of the principles of financial analysis and economics.
Basic understanding of and ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis.
Ability to skillfully perform detailed statistical analyses of budget activities.
Ability to prepare and present clear, concise administrative and financial reports.
Ability to work independently and complete work on schedule.
Ability to interpret financial data contained in reports and ledgers.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with various employees, vendors, stakeholders, and other interested personnel.
Desire and sensitivity to work in diverse racial, ethnic, cultural and religious settings with commitment to pluralism in the workplace as well as in one’s understanding of mission.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially as well as independently.

Responsibilities

Assists by conducting various surveys, research, data analysis, cost-benefit analyses, and expenditure and revenue forecasting.
Works directly with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and prepare the annual budgets and will also provide regular analytic review of revenue and spend with SLT and Team Leaders to manage the Actual vs Budget on an ongoing basis.
Assists with projecting future financial needs and collaborates with the financial staff to prepare budget and financial reports.
Makes recommendations to improve the NMUCC’s fiscal efficiency based on interpretation and organization of financial information.
Presents budget analysis and recommendations at the beginning of each budgetary cycle.
Develops, organizes, and maintains files, documents, and materials relating to budgetary practices according to policies.
Executes transactions within the integrated budget, accounting, and purchasing system, which may include purchase requisitions, contract payment vouchers, budget data entry, appropriation revisions and budget imports.
Oversees and compares departmental expenditures to original budget.
Attends and actively participates in professional groups and seminars to stay current regarding new developments and trends in budgeting and finance.
Provides information and answers to ministry teams regarding budgets, forecasts, surveys, financial trends, and other requested data.
Responsible for the financial review of payment requests to ensure proper coding.
Prepare quarterly accounting for investment activities and related journal entries.
Generate quarterly investment allocations for permanent endowment funds.
Perform monthly reporting functions related to special funds and distributable income reports.
Perform quarterly reporting functions related to permanent endowment funds.
Performs other related duties as assigned.