Contract Analyst (Temporary)

Job Summary: Works under the Contract Manager to prepare and monitor contract expenditure reporting. Assist in recognizing budget spending and need for modifications.

Reports to: Contract Manager

Location: Finance Department, 305 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10001

Hours: 35 hours/week (temporary)

Salary: $27.55-$30.61/hr (temporary)

Major Duties:

• Prepare monthly billing/expenditure reports
• Prepare monthly variance analysis to ensure proper control of billing to budget
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for agency government contracts
• Work with Contract Manager to recognize and assist in the preparation of budget modifications as necessary
• Work with Contract Manager to recognize and prepare journal vouchers as necessary
• Enter budgets and modifications into accounting software and utilize the system to prepare billing/expenditure reports, as well as variance reports
• Maintain detailed, organized file histories for each government contract
• Support Program staff to properly manage contract spending and documentation
• Work closely with other team members under supervision of Contract Manager, other finance staff, and other support departments to best support contract management
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Contract Manager and Assistant Director – Contracts & Budgets

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred or high school diploma with at least 2+ years relevant experience
• At least 1–2 years experience with a Social Service Agency preferred
• Excellent computer/technical skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment