Budget Accountant

The Center for Family Support Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Center for Family Support Inc. seeks a Budget Accountant to support fiscal operations, analyze data, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role assists with budget development and optimizes funding from Medicaid, OPWDD, and other sources while ensuring programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities remain financially sustainable. Reporting to the Budget and Financial Reporting Department at the Main Office, the full-time position offers opportunities to contribute to monthly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of one year employment experience in a financial analyst role.
• OPWDD/Medicaid industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of housing subsidy application process in the State of New Jersey preferred.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Access & Teams) and Sage Intacct.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity in dealing with confidential information; ability to work independently and execute sound reasoning and judgment.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing financial forecasts considering Medicaid reimbursement rates and state funding guidelines.
• Analyze financial statements, general ledger activity, and program cost structures to ensure accuracy and compliance with CFS Fiscal policies.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Track and monitor revenue trends, cost allocations, and operational performance metrics.
• Assist with the development of program-level and agency-wide budgets.
• Partner with program managers to review spending, staffing levels, and billing performance.
• Support completion of OPWDD cost reports, CFR schedules, and program-specific cost allocations.
• Assist in evaluating rate models, unit costs, staffing patterns, and reimbursement methodologies.
• Support Foundation Grant applications and funding proposals with financial projections and reporting.
• Prepare monthly P&L financial reports for Foundation Grants, identify trends and variances, and reconcile with the Foundation Unit.
• Collaborate with the Entitlement Unit to reconcile client’s benefits received.
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by the VP and AVP of Finance to support the department and organizational needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Teams

Sage Intacct

Job description

Overview

The Budget Accountant supports the fiscal operations at CFS by analyzing financial data, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, assisting with budget development, and optimizing revenue from Medicaid, OPWDD, and other funding sources. This role plays a critical part in maintaining financial sustainability while supporting programs that serve individuals with developmental disabilities. The position is full‑time and reports to the Budget and Financial Reporting Department at the Main Office location.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing financial forecasts considering Medicaid reimbursement rates and state funding guidelines.
• Analyze financial statements, general ledger activity, and program cost structures to ensure accuracy and compliance with CFS Fiscal policies.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Track and monitor revenue trends, cost allocations, and operational performance metrics.
• Assist with the development of program‑level and agency‑wide budgets.
• Partner with program managers to review spending, staffing levels, and billing performance.
• Support completion of OPWDD cost reports, CFR schedules, and program‑specific cost allocations.
• Assist in evaluating rate models, unit costs, staffing patterns, and reimbursement methodologies.
• Support Foundation Grant applications and funding proposals with financial projections and reporting.
• Prepare monthly P&L financial reports for Foundation Grants, identify trends and variances, and reconcile with the Foundation Unit.
• Collaborate with the Entitlement Unit to reconcile client’s benefits received.
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by the VP and AVP of Finance to support the department and organizational needs.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of one year employment experience in a financial analyst role.
• OPWDD/Medicaid industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of housing subsidy application process in the State of New Jersey preferred.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Access & Teams) and Sage Intacct.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity in dealing with confidential information; ability to work independently and execute sound reasoning and judgment.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

USD $77,000.00 – USD $77,000.00 /Yr.