Budget Analyst I; 9161-354-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is seeking a Budget Analyst I to manage financial operations, including preparing reports, reconciling budgets, and collaborating with program staff. Ideal candidates hold a degree in accounting, have strong Excel skills, and at least 2 years of experience in financial management. This role is instrumental in ensuring compliance with public funding sources and effective budget tracking across multiple programs.

Benefits

Generous time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings with agency match

Transit benefits

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Public loan forgiveness

Training series and other voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience, preferably in financial management.
• Working knowledge of public funding sources and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Submits accurate claims to funding sources.
• Provides quarterly budget vs. actual reports.
• Monitors program expenses and revenue billings.

Skills

Mastery of Excel

Financial management

Budget analysis

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

For 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.
STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Budget Director I, the Budget Analyst I is responsible for the financial management of assigned programs and contracts. The Budget Analyst I provides quarterly vs. actual reports with an explanation of variances and submit timely budget modifications. The Budget Analyst I will adhere and support the Agency’s mission, vision, and code of ethics, policies/practices.

• Submits accurate and timely claim (s) to funding sources.
• Provides Quarterly Budget vs. Actual Reports with an explanation of variances.
• Maintains contract files, Budget files, and funding source correspondences.
• Reconcile and perform grant closeout functions required by contracts administration and sponsors. Perform budget modification as needed.
• Monitor program expenses and revenue billings against approved budget and develop budget modification if necessary.
• Ensure all requirements by contracts administration and funders are met during grant closeout process, including submitting quarter, semi-annual, or annual reports.
• Collaborate with program staff to forecast budgets.
• Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for budget analysis.
• Ensure adherence to guidelines and policies as well as monitor the financial and programmatic status of assigned accounts.
• Prepare schedules and reconciliations as required for the program and annual audit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years related experience required; financial management experience preferred.
• Working Knowledge of programmatic and fiscal requirements of a wide variety of public funding sources and regulatory agencies required.
• Mastery of Excel spreadsheet, development, manipulation and ability to learn the accounting software(currently Netsuite) is essential.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

BENEFITS:

We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:

* Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)

* Medical

* Dental

* Vision

* Retirement Savings with Agency Match

* Transit

* Flexible Spending Account

* Life insurance

* Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer

* Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at:

www.ccbq.org EOE/AA.