Fiscal Analyst – Department of Human Services – Division of Family Guidance

Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Division of Family Guidance provides clinical, residential, educational, correctional, case management, and monitoring services to at-risk children, adolescents, and families, particularly those who are otherwise unable to receive needed services. It is Bergen County’s resource for youth and families in need.

Job Description:           

This employment opportunity will be to serve as the Fiscal Analyst. Under direction, serves as a consultant to a program administrator on fiscal problems and is responsible for analyzing expenditures of programs to ascertain that contractual commitments or legal requirements governing them are being carried out properly; does related work as required.

Job Responsibilities:              

  • Assists in preparation of program budgets
  • Assists and advises program administrator(s) on fiscal problems that may arise in carrying out provisions of various funding contracts and in preparing required financial reports.
  • Reviews funding contracts and grants to determine various ways of dispersing funds within the stipulated guidelines
  • Prepare grant budgets and supporting documentation for new applications.
  • Complete budget modifications and submit item changes for existing grants.
  • Ensure compliance with grant conditions and reporting deadlines.
  • Prepares monthly financial reports and statements on the review of various programs.
  • Audits program financial records to ascertain whether or not proper use has been made of expended funds and ensures they are ready for review by the funding agency.
  • Supervises the maintenance of pertinent financial records.
  • Serve as a liaison with auditors, grant agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Schedule:    Full time (40 hours/week).  

Education Requirements:   

  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field;

or

  • Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or Finance.

Other Requirements:

  • Two (2) years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or grant administration.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel programs.
  • Experience with government finance systems is preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

What we offer:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Enrollment into the state pension system
  • Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary: $65,000 / per annum

Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

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