Budget Analyst

BUDGET ANALYST: Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Budget Analyst will have budgetary oversight for assigned Division/Department budgets, comprised of multiple fund sources and varying grant periods. The Budget Analyst is responsible for generating and analyzing budget, payroll and accounting reports in order to maintain expenditure controls, efficient tracking of program dollars both revenues and expenditures, and daily purchasing support, using accounting software and MS Office modules. The Budget Analyst will be an integral member of the Finance team to directly provide financial analysis to decision makers. The Budget Analyst will also assist with contract management while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rule and regulations, and YDI policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BA in Accounting or related field of study plus 6 years of experience, or HSE/HS diploma plus 10 years of experience in the accounting field. Must have demonstrated experience with computerized accounting system, fund accounting, compliance of grants and contracts.

Knowledge of local and state government and structure.

Knowledge of administrative and management techniques and concepts.

Background in accounting or financial procedures is required.

Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices, and department functions and procedures.

Possess good human relations skills.

Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to exhibit emotional maturity and good judgment, to include high standards of moral and speech.

JOB CHARACTERISTICS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is a professional position which requires organizational and communication skills, as well as judgment, tact and diplomacy in contacts with YDI employees, community residents, parents and local government agencies. Strict adherence is required to all regulations concerning confidentiality. Good general health. Background investigation to include fingerprinting is required. Physical and TB Skin test is required upon hire, and may be required intermittently. Some travel will be required and proof of satisfactory car insurance is required. Working evening and weekends may be required occasionally.

Youth Development, Inc. is an at-will employer. Employment is by mutual consent of the company and employee, and either may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause or advance notice. This job is contingent upon funding; however, availability of funding is not a guarantee of continued employment, nor does it imply any specific term of employment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Inclusive):

• Responsible for ensuring adequate monitoring, analysis and project of budgets on a monthly and quarterly basis or whenever necessary.

• Assist in maintaining an adequate accounting system to ensure accurately, completely and timely closing out of financial reports at the end of the fiscal year in accordance with internal and external reporting requirements.

• Assist in the maintenance of separate general ledger control accounts for all resources applicable to individual programs and agency.

• Assist in the maintenance of double entry accounting system for all financial transactions as required by funding sources and agency.

• Assist in maintenance of procedures for recording of checks in the cash reimbursement journal and coding each so that it will show program and/or account is affected and/or changed.

• Assist in guiding and directing accounting personnel in monthly balancing of cash disbursements, journal, and in posting amounts to the appropriate accounts in each program funds separate set of general ledger accounts to ensure proper balancing of accounts.

• Responsible for preparing journal entries for designated programs.

• Ensure proper preparation and availability of fiscal records for required audits.

• As requested, provides guidance and direction in the preparation of budget for new grants/contracts.

• As requested, attend training sessions and meetings.

• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direct supervision of the Controller.