Assistant Budget Analyst

Greater Erie Community Action Committee; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Disability Insurance

AFLAC

Paid Holidays & Leave

Job summary

Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC) is seeking an Assistant Budget Analyst to join our team in Erie, PA. This full-time role supports the annual operating budget and related financial activities for our $15 million program portfolio.

You will assist in budget preparation, monitor revenues and expenditures, and ensure contract compliance across aging and other programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MIP Fund Accounting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 3–5 years in public or private accounting.
• Bachelor's degree with 1–3 years in public or private accounting.
• Experience in budgeting and nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Teams.
• Knowledge of MIP Fund Accounting Software a plus.
• Must have Act 34 clearance and meet immigration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist Budget Analyst with annual operating budget preparation.
• Financial management and analysis of data and contracts.
• Prepare and maintain budgets and projections for programs.
• Assist with line-item budgets and forecasting expenditures.
• Monitor revenue and expenditures across programs.
• Conduct fiscal monitoring of subcontracted/recipient agencies.
• Review program income reports and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare reports and track in-kind contributions.
• Review and process monthly invoices and AR billing.
• Assist with aging division inventory.

Skills

Budgeting

Non-profit accounting

Microsoft Office

Act 34 clearance

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

MIP Fund Accounting Software

Microsoft Teams

Job description

GECAC - Assistant Budget Analyst

GECAC, an Equal Opportunity Employer, the largest anti‑poverty organization in Erie County, PA, is seeking an Assistant Budget Analyst. With a budget of approximately $15 million and more than 110 staff, we help people and change lives on a daily basis. GECAC helps people throughout Erie County break the cycle of poverty, be self‑sufficient and achieve financial independence. Will you join our team?

This rewarding Assistant Budget Analyst position is full time at 37.5 hours per week.

Job Summary

Will be able to follow established standard financial procedures in the following areas:

• Assist Budget Analyst with preparation of annual AAA Operating Budget.
• Financial management and analysis of financial data and contract compliance
• Prepare and maintain budgets and projections for AAA programs
• Assist with development of line item budgets and forecasting expenditures.
• Monitor revenue and expenditures
• Conduct fiscal monitoring of sub‑contracted/recipient agencies to ensure compliance.
• Review senior center program income reports
• Verify bank reconciliation on all program income accounts
• Prepare reports, review in‑kind reports, and track and code senior donations
• Review and process monthly invoices
• Prepare monthly billing and monitor AR billing system
• Assist with the physical inventory for the Aging Division

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with 3–5 years of experience in public or private accounting, or a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with 1–3 years of experience in public or private accounting preferred.
• Experience in budgeting and non‑profit accounting preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge of MIP Fund Accounting Software a plus.
• Must have current Act 34 clearance issued within the past 5 years and meet immigration requirements.

Benefits

• 403(b) Plan (company match)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short and Long Term Disability
• AFLAC
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave. We understand that there is more to life than work.

Application Deadline

Until filled.