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 its 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.

IT Systems That Will Be Used: 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.