Senior Budget Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Budget Accountant executes a variety of analytical and administrative accounting activities for the Agency. Responsibilities include, but not limited to the maintenance, analysis, and interpretation of financial accounting data; budgeting, preparation and posting of various journals, ledgers and accounts, analysis, and presentation of financial data; preparation of financial statements and expenditure reports. The position will be supervised by the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.

• Perform accounting functions as assigned including, but not limited to the monthly and year-end closing procedures.
• Ascertain monthly general ledger entries, and accruals are recorded in a timely fashion in accordance with month-end, year-end closing timelines.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L financial statements to ensure accuracy and in accordance to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Analyze and interpret financial data results.
• Research and resolve discrepancies; make recommendations regarding improvements to the accounting and budgeting procedures processes.
• Assist in the completion of the Agency annual filing requirements, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR)
  • Internal Revenue Service Form 990
  • Pension Audit
  
  
  
  
• Assist in preparing assigned schedules for the annual and interim audits.
• Assist in preparation of monthly P&L financial statements, management reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets, and narratives, including "Budget vs. Actual" variance analysis.
• Assist in preparing and/or analyzing departmental budget forecast.
• Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant budget variances.
• Assist in preparation of the yearly budget.

Competencies

• Effectively communicate; generate professional written material and deliver valuable verbal presentations.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including a keen attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong Customer focus and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Competent to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and presentation skills for frequent contact with clients and co-workers.
• Highly developed problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, integrity and social/cultural awareness and sensitivity

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of accounting experience; two in nonprofit budgeting highly preferred
• Budgeting and financial reporting and analysis experience - minimum two years
• Ability and willingness to travel to interstate and within state
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills to effectively present reports
• Strong experience with MS Office suite, particularly Excel

Salary and Benefits

$80,000-$100,000

Comprehensive Benefits Package offering medical/hospitalization, dental, vision.

401(k) Retirement plan; generous time off benefits.

Opportunity for Career Growth

Professional development opportunities

Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration to KMaitland@cfsny.org

CFS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.