Job Description

Summary

Under the general direction of the Finance Specialist and Head Start Director, is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations in our finance department of our Head Start Preschool. Looking for someone with experience with accounts payable and processing payroll.

Duties

• Comply with federal, state, and agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Code AP (Accounts Payable) documents according to company procedures.
• Collect and verify hours on time sheets for payroll, including clarifying discrepancies and updating PTO balances.
• Perform general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, handling routine correspondence, and face-to-face encounters with families, staff, and/or vendors.
• Receive and record cash, checks, and vouchers. Prepare bank deposits as needed.
• Match order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information..
• Maintain inventory records.
• Compiling information and reports for CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) reporting. Making sure to summarize month end reports for the Directors' quarterly report.
• Assist with maintenance of office records and files while maintaining confidentiality of staff and student information.

Requirements

• Accounting knowledge/experience required; Associate degree preferred.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills.
• Must have knowledge and experience with Office 365 (word, excel, outlook)
• Self-initiated, able to work independently, able to maintain confidential information and have knowledge of office practices/procedures.
• Able to pass an FBI fingerprinting background check (to be completed prior to hire).
• Willing to take webinars and trainings about Head Start Standards and Requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with Fund Accounting practices or be willing to learn
• Able to use Microsoft programs: Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Office, Word, Internet Explorer
• Accounting knowledge to assist in Accounts Payable and Payroll duties.

Benefits

This a part-time, hourly position of about 15-20 hours per week. PTO (Personal/Sick/Vacation time) accrued and available upon completion of 90-day probationary period.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work at office,

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