Contract Analyst
60 Madison Ave New York City, NY 10010 US
Job Description
A Community Services organization is seeking a Contract Analyst to work under the Contract Manager and prepare/monitor contract expenditure reporting. The ideal candidate will assist in recognizing budget spending and the need for modifications.
Major Duties:
- Prepare monthly billing/expenditure reports
- Prepare monthly variance analysis to ensure proper control of billing to budget
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for agency government contracts
- Work with Contract Manager to recognize and assist in the preparation of budget modifications as necessary
- Work with Contract Manager to recognize and prepare journal vouchers as necessary
- Enter budgets and modifications into accounting software and utilize the system to prepare billing/expenditure reports, as well as variance reports
- Maintain detailed, organized file histories for each government contract
- Support Program staff to properly manage contract spending and documentation
- Work closely with other team members under supervision of Contract Manager, other finance staff, and other support departments to best support contract management
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Contract Manager and Assistant Director – Contracts & Budgets
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred or high school diploma with at least 2+ years relevant experience
- At least 1–2 years experience with a Social Service Agency preferred
- Excellent computer/technical skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Meet Your Recruiter
Dan James
Managing Director
After graduating with an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Westchester Community College Dan wasn't sure exactly what he wanted to do. In February 2013 he decided to put his knack for connecting people with one another to work when he joined The Phoenix Group. When he's not in the office you can find him skiing, golfing, or spending time with his family.