Finance Analyst bei ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES

Description

Summary: 

The Financial Analyst is responsible for developing and monitoring program budgets and cost allocations, verifying expenses and documentation for compliance with funding guidelines and regulatory requirements, and working with Encompass program staff to ensure fiscal accountability and performance. As a member of the Fiscal and Analysis team, the Financial Analyst also assists with developing processes and systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of grant and contract administration and reporting. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop program and administrative budgets, reconcile budgets with program/operational work plans 
• Work with Program Managers to prepare and submit budget modifications and proposals to funding entities 
• Compare budgeted to actual expenses on a monthly basis and keep Administrative and Program Managers apprised of variances 
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports, including numeric and evaluative assessments of performance 
• Provide Program staff with technical assistance related to budgeting, contract administration and financial reporting 
• Review funding proposals and contracts for clarity, accuracy and completeness 
• Prepare invoices and requests for reimbursement in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements 
• Ensure grant and contract revenue is correctly recorded in the accounting system and reconciles with the General Ledger 
• Review, process, and monitor completion of contract performance reporting 
• Ensure contract files are up-to-date, audit-ready and contain all required documentation, including but not limited to: proposal, contract, amendments, reports and correspondence 
• Assist with the development and implementation new business processes and workflows 

Qualifications: 

• 2+ years' experience or education that demonstrates ability to accomplish position duties 
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent experience 
• Experience in budgeting and budget planning 
• Experience in contact administration and grants management knowledge of general accounting principles and practices 
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel), data bases and financial software applications 
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical thinking skills 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

Wages & Benefits: 

We prioritize the well-being of our team as much as the community we serve. Our comprehensive health benefits reflect this commitment. We offer full-time employees medical and dental insurance plan that ensures peace of mind for themselves and their families. We go beyond traditional care by also offering our employees acupuncture and chiropractic, embracing a holistic approach to health that aligns with our values of care and compassion.     

Our team’s future matters just as much as the present. That’s why we offer a 403(b) retirement plan, providing a foundation for a secure retirement. We also recognize the need for work-life balance, so Encompass offers a competitive package of 17 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 14 additional paid holidays. These benefits are thoughtfully pro-rated for part-time positions, affirming our commitment to fairness and flexibility. 

About Us: 

At Encompass Community Services we provide our community with a wide range of services related to family & social well-being, early childhood education, behavioral health, housing and more. Every day through these services we work to make health, education and housing more equitable for all people in Santa Cruz County. For more than 50 years our work has touched generations by helping people have access to education, rebuild relationships, restore their health and regain dignity. 

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