Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

Location: Central | 115 E 13th Street, New York, NY

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.

Essential Duties And 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.

Required Skills/Abilities

• 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.

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

We Have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
• And More!

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We're one of the nation's largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.

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