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Senior Budget Analyst

SUMMARY

The Senior Budget Analyst reports to the Director of Finance and supports general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. Senior accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior Budget Analyst combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has experience with nonprofit organizations, working in organizations with multiple subsidiaries, collaborating, and/or managing a team of accountants and junior accountants. Senior accountancy duties

include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile major expenditures and revenues through simple as well as complex journal entries.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare related reporting schedules such as loan schedules, fixed assets schedules, net assets schedules, etc.
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Provide technical support and advice to subsidiary entities’ Accountants.
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
Manage accounting assistants and Junior Accountants.
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
Provide input into the department’s goal setting process.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and production of budget according to organization’s schedule.
Assist with internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
Plan and review of subordinate staff’s work.
Support month-end and year-end close process.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.
Liaise with our Director of Finance and Accounting Manager from subsidiary entities to improve financial procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience as an accounting supervisor or senior accountant
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Awareness of the Uniform Grants Guidance
Working experience with Nonprofit Organizations
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, preferably NetSuite and Yardi
Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· On occasion walk or drive to different local sites throughout the day

· Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.

· Combination of field and office environment

· May necessitate working in busy and loud environments.

· May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor.

· May participate in training and staff development that requires local and out of state travel.

· Work regularly in a community that is exposed to gang activity, substance use, homelessness, and high unemployment rates.

· Must be available on call for emergency crisis situations with the ability to respond after work hours as needed for emergencies.

· This is not a work-from-home position.

RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES

· Encompass a “do whatever it takes approach” to serving our community.

· Always maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality.

· Be initiative-taking, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues.

· Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines.

· Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency.

· Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others.

· Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.

· Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication.

· Regular and prompt attendance in the office is required.

· Work with limited to minimum supervision.

· Ability to work weekends and afterwork hours, as necessary.

· Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor and or executive team.

Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred.