Title: Grants Accounting/Budget Analyst
Industry: Nonprofit
Location: Upper East Side, New York, NY (2 days on-site, 3 days remote)
Salary: Up to $80,000

Summary:
The Budget Analyst will assist in preparing, modifying, and disseminating budgets for sites and governmental funding agencies, ensuring accurate and timely input into the accounting system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build detailed line-item budgets annually in collaboration with Program teams.
• Provide analysis and recommendations during budget creation.
• Modify budgets in response to funding or spending changes.
• Submit close-out budgets to maximize funder allocations.
• Maintain updated accounting records and complete budget files.
• Serve as liaison between funding agencies, Program, and Revenue teams.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• BS in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of accounting and budget preparation experience.
• Experience with government contracts and fiscal management (e.g., NYC DHS, DOHMH, HRA, HPD, OTDA; NYS OCFS, OMH; HUD, VA).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Additional perks.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

David Hwang