Contract Analyst (Temp to Perm)
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About Us:

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crains New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference!

Benefits:

For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)
• Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)
• 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time)
• Candidates hired in this position will work in person but will have the flexibility to work remotely when program need allows

Overview:

Job Summary: Works under the Contract Manager to prepare and monitor contract expenditure reporting. Assist in recognizing budget spending and need for modifications.

Reports to: Contract Manager

Location: Finance Department, 305 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10001

Hours: 35 hours/week

Salary: $50,000-$56,000/year

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:

• Bachelors degree in accounting preferred or high school diploma with at least 2+ years relevant experience
• At least 12 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

Additional Information:

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.