Contract Analyst

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare contract and grant budgets in compliance with contract/grant terms and conditions
• Prepare contract amendments, close-out budget modifications, and other required documentation submission for government (federal, state and city) contracts and private grants
• Process monthly or quarterly vouchers for payments on government contracts and private grants
• Cook up the Consolidated Budget Reports (CBR) and the use of the New York State Software (SFS)
• Coooperate with Budget team on budgeting and variance reporting of revenue and expenditure related to government contracts and private grants
• Provide guidance to accounting staff members on cost allocation and coding for contract/grant related expenditure
• Analyze General Ledger accounts related to contracts and grants and record contract related journal entries in the accounting system
• Monitor the contracts payments and prepare monthly reconciliation between the voucher amounts and payments received
• Advises Budget Analyst in setting up budgets for contract funds and allocation of salary costs in WSFSSH Position Control System (PCS)
• Aid with government contract audits and compliance audits as required
• Interact with social service directors and building managers for the issues related to contracts and grants
• Aid with special projects as needed

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail as well as solid organization/time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic, positive team player who is willing to help and who works well with colleagues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks concurrently
• Experience using HUD’s eLOCCS system to draw down grant funds
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications & Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Proficiency in Sage MIP Fund Accounting and CFR systems
• Accounting would be an advantage

Required And Preferred Education, Experience And Credentials

• Must have a bachelor’s degree (Accounting or related major)
• 2+ years of accounting related work experience
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Proficiency in electronic Line of Credit Control System (ELOCCS) and/or Statewide Financial Systems (SFS)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift or push up to 10 pounds at a time
• Travel within our sites, as needed

Benefit Overview

• Full-time employees receive a comprehensive choice of benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (B) retirement savings, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life & Disability, Short-term and Long- term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), commuter benefits and more
• Voluntary benefit options and Time Off that includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays, accrued Vacation and Sick Time

EEO Policy or Statement

WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 9am- 5pm hours