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Budget Analyst

New York State Civil Service • New York, NY • 2h ago

NY HELP No

Agency Interest on Lawyer Account Fund (IOLA) Fund

Title Budget Analyst

Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $65000 to $75000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 11 East 44th Street

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Duties Description Interest on Lawyer Account Fund of the State of New YorkFunding civil legal assistance for low-income New Yorkers since 1984Job Title: Budget AnalystEmployer: New York State Interest on Lawyer Account Fund Location: New York, New YorkDate Posted: December 19, 2025 Deadline: January 16, 2026 About New York State Interest on Lawyer Account FundFounded in 1983, with the strong support of the New York State Bar Association, the legislature created the IOLA Fund to provide additional financial support to civil legal service organizations that had been decimated by federal budget cuts. Today, the IOLA Fund helps low-income people in New York State obtain help with civil legal problems affecting their most basic needs, such as food, shelter, jobs, and access to health care. The IOLA Fund is a fiduciary fund administered by IOLA's publicly appointed Board of Trustees. The revenue is held in the custody of the State Comptroller and, subject to government procurement rules, provides the funding for grants awarded by the IOLA Board of Trustees to non-profit civil legal services providers for the purpose of delivering civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers and for improving the administration of justice. IOLA grantees vary in size and focus, providing a myriad of legal services: direct representation, advice and counsel, pro se assistance, legal education, and referrals to low-income or otherwise disadvantaged individuals. IOLA grantees also provide legal trainings, engage in partnerships and community collaborations, and initiate impact cases that enhance the quality of life for all New Yorkers. IOLA's current five-year grant cycle awarded $562.5 million to 87 nonprofit organizations that provide legal assistance to people living across New York's 64 counties.The OpportunityThe IOLA Fund is seeking a skilled and collaborative Budget Analyst to join its trusted and mission-driven team. Reporting to the Director of Administration, the Budget Analyst is expected to assist in managing and tracking agency-wide budget and cash flow, assist in the preparation of agency budget requests, evaluate and monitor vendor performance and compliance, and assist in routine bookkeeping. The role involves analyzing financial and operational data, preparing reports, and providing recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.The essential functions of the Budget Analyst position include:- Within the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS), develop cost centers, refine IOLA's chart of accounts, and ensure accurate bookkeeping.- Assist in managing and tracking agency budget and cash flow. - Assist in maintaining fiscal integrity and oversight of all aspects of budgetary operations of the agency.- Collaborate with management to improve budgetary reporting; collect and analyze spending data.- Prepare draft budget estimates and justifications.- Assist in the development and implementation of enhanced internal controls. - Evaluate, develop, and help implement IOLA's financial oversight processes to enhance vendor accountability.- Perform audits of IOLA's vendor contracts and document audit results and recommended improvements (e.g., writing preliminary audit findings, letters, and audit reports). - Assist in assessing program financial risks. - Work on other special projects supporting IOLA's financial oversight work.Preferred Skills- Prior experience with non-profit accounting or auditing.- Knowledge of laws and policies that govern New York State government contracts (e.g., Guide to Financial Operations).Compensation & Benefits- Salary: $65,000-75,000, commensurate with experience. - Benefits: health and prescription drug benefits under the New York State Health Insurance Program (Empire Plan), Dental insurance, Vision Care, New York State Flexible Spending Account, NYS-Ride, life insurance, employee assistance program, New York State retirement plan, paid time off, and more.- IOLA operates in a 20% hybrid work environment.ContactTo express interest, please submit a cover letter, short writing sample, and resume to careers@iola.org by January 16, 2026. IOLA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.To learn more about IOLA Fund, please visit www.iola.org.

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications and Education Requirements- A bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration, business management, economics, or finance.- Two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. - Prior experience with the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS).- Well-organized with the ability to work independently and manage priorities under tight deadlines.

Additional Comments To learn more about IOLA Fund, please visit www.iola.org.

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Name Colleen Fehringer

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Email Address careers@iola.org

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Street 11 East 44th Street

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