The East River Family Strengthening Collaborative (ERFSC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower families, youth, seniors, and communities to become more self-sufficient through integrated and collaborative community-based services utilizing evidence-based practices that are family focused and person-centered.
Job Summary:
The Budget Analyst will advise upper management in the creation, development, analysis, implementation, and adaptation of budgetary matters and financial management policy.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
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Assists in the development of the company’s overall budget document, and at the departmental level, providing advice and analysis to increase the efficiency of the company’s spending.
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Assists in the creation and further development of the revenue manual, budget preparation manual, budget policies and procedures manual, and other documents as needed.
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Reconciliation of accounts from financial institutions, bank accounts and/or credit cards.
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Creates monthly sales tax reports for the board of directors; assists with or produces other reports as requested.
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Assists budget manager by conducting various surveys, research, data analysis, cost-benefit analyses, and expenditure and revenue forecasting.
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Assists with projecting future financial needs and collaborates with budget manager and other management personnel to prepare long-term financial plans, and other budget and financial reports.
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Makes recommendations to improve company’s fiscal efficiency based on interpretation and organization of financial information.
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Presents budget analysis and recommendations to upper-level management at the beginning of each budgetary cycle.
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Develops, organizes, and maintains files, documents, and materials relating to budgetary practices according to company’s policies.
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Executes transactions within the integrated budget, accounting, and purchasing system, which may include purchase requisitions, contract payment vouchers, budget data entry, appropriation revisions, and salary and budget imports.
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Oversees and compares departmental expenditures to original budget.
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Attends and actively participates in committees, professional groups, and seminars to stay current regarding new developments and trends in budgeting and finance.
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Monitors changes in the local, state, and federal tax laws, and actively monitors the local economy.
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Provides information and answers to departments regarding budgets, forecasts, surveys, financial trends, and other requested data.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
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A bachelor's degree is required in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Computer Skills:
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Must be proficient in in the following: QuickBooks Accounting System, MS Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with data entry and related reporting is required.