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BUDGET and FINANCIAL ANALYST - West Nyack New York
Company: West Nyack - THQ
Location: West Nyack, New York
Posted On: 04/28/2024
OverviewThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. We are the largest non-governmental provider of social services in America and every year, we help over 30 million Americans overcome poverty, homelessness, addiction, economic hardships, loneliness, and exploitation through a wide range of programs and services. Our Finance Department at the Eastern Territorial Headquarters (THQ) in West Nyack, NY has an opening for a Budget and Financial Analyst. The role of the Analyst is to obtain and prepare various reports, schedules, analyses, and reconciliations, primarily focused on the operating budget and activity as required to support THQ Leadership's fiscal goals. This position requires approximately 35 hours of work per week and may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. ResponsibilitiesPositive Pay Program - JP Morgan ChaseTransmit (via Bank's website) THQ check issue data as part of the bank reconciliation process.Review/monitor JP Morgan Chase Positive Pay Exception Email Notification/ daily bank reports (allaccounts: General Operating/Trust, Chesterfield, Isolved /Payroll accounts) to ensure correct check datareceived at bank and for fraud prevention (decision processed to pay/return exception items). Follow upfraud / forgery check processing cases with appropriate Bank, THQ Finance and Chesterfield personnel.Employees Taxable Income Calculation for Personal Use of The Salvation Army VehiclesAnnually, update Excel worksheet with THQ employee auto mileage vehicle cost data. Calculatetaxable income for inclusion to the THQ payroll.Internet Donation/Credit Card Processing SystemsProvide support and act as liaison for Elavon/Converge based internet donation systems and divisionalheadquarters. Direct funds received from other USA Territories to Donor designated Eastern SAlocations/programs and Eastern Divisional restricted donations to designated locations outside ofEastern Territory (Other USA Territories/Overseas -Salvation Army World ServicesOrganization/SAWSO). Assist THQ departments with processing credit card transactions via onlineEvalon/Converge Virtual Terminal Merchant system and the proper General Ledger recording of this activity,based on reconciliation of Elavon Merchant account batch report detail and the JP Morgan Chase daily activity report (IE: NY Staff Band, THQ Conference Center, Territorial OTHERS Program, Student Loans, Overseas ChildSponsorship Program).Territorial Actuarial Valuation of Officer Retirement and Post-Retirement BenefitsMaintain and update all data input required by Aon (Actuary), for the above valuation. Review preliminary reports with Director of Corporate Finance and Aon to ensure the valuation isconducted in accordance with Territorial/National directives. Ensure the final valuation report is produced on a timely basis to meet the timeline of the TerritorialConsolidation.Territorial Headquarters Operating BudgetsPrepare annual budget letter for the THQ departments detailing THQ Leadership's directives/guidelinesrequired in preparing annual budgets.Collect, review and analyze all THQ departmental operating budgets and variance analysis.Prepare consolidated THQ operating budget summary for review and approval by TFC.Upload department line-item budget by month to Serenic accounting system via Excel worksheettemplate/Serenic budget planning module.On a monthly basis, monitor department budget comparison reports for unfavorable budget variancesand other potential cost concerns to be communicated to Finance leadership and follow up withdepartment, as appropriate.Assist/support personnel in and outside of Finance department with inquiries regarding properaccounting of actual activity, historical data, potential cost/budget impact proposals and other budgetrelated matters.Human Resources Employee Requisition/TFC Proposal ReviewReview budget impact and notate as appropriate Employee requisitions/TFC Proposals ofnew/temporary/part-time positions, personnel transfers, position replacements, salary increases overcurrent approved levels, etc. that are processed through the HR Lotus Notes based system. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree
- 3-5 years of related experience
- Graduate of a four-year accounting degree program or in related discipline. Five or more years of experience in general accounting or finance.
- Knowledge of web-based credit card processing.
- Strong team player with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other Departments/Commands, other agencies and organizations.
- Knowledge of computerized accounting systems (e.g. Serenic Navigator).
- Good computer skills, including experience with Word, Excel, Access and Adobe Pro.
- Able to propose solutions to optimize efficiencies in current processes.
- Effective communication skills, verbally and in writing.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. What We Offer
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