Finance and Budget Specialist Job at Norris Square Civic Association

Norris Square Civic Association Philadelphia, PA 19122

Norris Square Community Alliance (NSCA) is a mission-driven community development corporation located in the Norris Square section of North Philadelphia.

We provide comprehensive services to families, and we thrive on empowering, improving and promoting the self-advocacy of our economically diverse community. Our goal is to bring about sustained improvements and enrich the quality of life for our community.

The Finance and Budget Specialist will be responsible for the development and management of NSCA’s program and organizational budgets. The position requires an enthusiasm to learn about the organization’s programs and regularly analyze each program’s revenues and expenses to ensure compliance with the organization’s short and long-term financial objectives. The Finance and Budget Specialist will work closely with the organization’s executive team, directors, and managers to create and manage budgets. In addition, this position will be responsible for managing the organization’s purchasing clerk and ensuring that purchases are completed in a timely fashion and fit within the budget.

Primary Responsibilities/ Tasks:

  • Develop the program budgets with the participation of the departments and the directors.
  • Develop the organizational budget with the participation of the Finance Director, the VP of Finance and Real Estate, the Executive Director, and the Board of Directors.
  • Create budget modifications in partnership with the departments and directors as needed.
  • Study and analyze revenue and expenses and reallocate expenses as necessary.
  • Control the program and organizational budget and approve all program expenses to ensure compliance with the budget. Alert the Finance Director when expenses exceed the budget and when grants are underutilized.
  • Maintain department and the organizational budget in MIP and Excel.
  • Analyze and provide monthly and quarterly budget reports, highlighting proposed modifications and irregularities.
  • Recommend changes and processes that could generate savings for the organization.
  • Participate in the creation of budgets for new programs and grants; update the new budgets in MIP and Excel.
  • Assist in preparing a cost analysis of any new activity or process that the organization could be developing.
  • Work with HR to maintain staffing budgets.
  • Control access to the digital budget in MIP and provide access to programmatic budgets to the departmental managers and directors.
  • Supervise the purchasing clerk and the purchase of all the organization’s supplies.
  • Ensure that we are following proper purchasing procedures.
  • Participate in the selection of vendors to ensure the organization is selecting the best option.
  • Document the essential processes of the position and organization (should be able to map your tasks and roles).
  • Participate in training / recruiting / evaluating staff / assigning resources / managing complaints and ensuring compliance with internal policies of the organization.

Organizational Competencies:

Professionalism:

· Is able to communicate and present information in a professional and structured manner.

· Is open to feedback and has a growth mindset.

Teamwork:

· Can collaborate with others to advance the mission of the organization.

Integrity:

· Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding the organization.

· Has the ability to make ethical decisions all the times, safeguarding the wellbeing of the organization.

Strategic Planning

· Leads the strategic planning processes for the fulfillment of organizational goals and objectives.

· Develops action plans to align the organization with its strategy.

· Demonstrates critical analysis and problem-solving capabilities.

· Makes changes and adjustments to achieve goals and objectives.

Commitment to the Mission

· Demonstrates the ability to adjust to situations of change positively.

· Learn in detail how the operation impacts the organization’s mission.

· Supports the organization’s mission of equality and economic mobility for all through action.

· Works to develop knowledge and stay at the forefront of issues related to job roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office.
  • Familiarity with MIP and/or other accounting software.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to positively respond to directives.
  • Flexibility to work within a changing and fast paced environment.
  • Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English language) preferred.
  • Must pass criminal and child abuse clearances as related to PA childcare regulations.
  • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to climb steps

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Philadelphia, PA 19122: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Budgeting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location




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