Financial Analyst​/Budget Analyst

Financial Analyst/Budget Analyst

Hybrid and the position is in Albany, NY (Require working 2 to 3 days per week on site)

One year contract position

Total of 15 people within the group.

Must work as Experis hourly w/2 employee- (This position is not open to sub-vendor or Corp. to Corp. or Stem/OPT)

Hourly rate $35.00 per hour with Experis benefits

Require only 3-5 years of experience with reconciling subsidiary ledgers and general ledger accounts.

The Financial Analyst/Budget Analyst will play an integral role in assisting the Finance unit in day-to-day, quarterly, and annual accounting activities, translating such into meaningful financial results and projections for management decision making.

This position interacts on a regular basis with management team, program staff, and other internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

NEIS, People Soft, O365

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, x and v lookups IF function, etc.).
• Eager, team player, ready to learn attitude - there will be a steep learning curve as this person will be doing very specific tasks.
• This manager is really highlighting importance of the character and soft skills of the resource.
• Governmental, grant, fund-based accounting/finances experience would be great.
• Not looking for data analyst or data mining software, rather looking for 1-3 years of financial statement and/or accounting background (not a CPA but maybe an accounting college degree).
• Familiar with company accounts and statements (understanding salary is different from travel, ability to assess and  the problem is in an unbalanced account/statement, etc.).
• Experience using NEIS for grant management etc. is nice to have.

• 3-5 years direct experience with reconciling subsidiary ledgers and general ledger accounts.
• Show capabilities of maintaining and improving efficiency and effectiveness, streamlining or enhancing processes while ensuring appropriate internal controls.
• Excellent analytical skills to evaluate data and make decisions.
• Demonstrated strength handling multiple diverse activities simultaneously and perform with accuracy and efficiency in a fast paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office 365.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance with a minor in Accounting.

• Setup and maintain programmatic budgets in the enterprise information system.
• Compile/analyze financial information and assist in the preparation and communication of monthly/quarterly financial reports to internal management and NYSERDA’s Board with supervision.
• Assist current Finance staff with the initiation and timely processing of journal entries associated with monthly/quarterly closing processes.
• Assist with the quarterly and annual financial statement compilation.
• Reconcile subsidiary ledgers and various general ledger accounts.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence grounded in people development, learning, problem solving, and teamwork.