Employment Opportunity
Title: Accounting Coordinator
Location: Redding
Job #: AP-2407-01
Employment Details: Full-time, Non-Exempt
40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year
Wage: $24.45 – $25.54 (DOEd.)
Shasta Head Start
Founded in 1965, Shasta Head Start is dedicated to providing comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, disabilities, and mental health services to low-income children and families. Shasta Head Start’s 285 staff serve nearly 900 children and families in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties.
We are committed to best practices in child development, education and family advocacy through the delivery of comprehensive program services in a timely and consistent manner. We strive to empower individuals and families to achieve their maximum potential in an environment which respects their value and dignity.
Position Summary
Complete weekly accounts payable functions, resolve accounts payable issues with vendors and staff, and maintain compliance with agency policy and legal requirements. General ledger functions and compliance reporting and payroll support.
Qualifications/Requirements
High School diploma or GED (Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred)
Equivalent combination of education and related experience of at least three (3) years.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures and government regulations in fields relevant to position
Ability to write business correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, community resources and regulatory agencies, employers, community groups, families, staff, and the general public
Ability to use basic math skills to compute rates, ratios, and percentages
Ability to solve practical problems in reconciling account balances and invoice variances
Ability to use MS Word, Excel, and accounting software systems with accuracy
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer, copier, calculator, etc.
Pre-employment requirements:
o Valid California Driver License and clean DMV record
o Criminal background check required
o Pre-Employment Strength Assessment
o Pre-Employment TB test
o Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines
Responsibilities/Duties
Code all accounts payable invoices and check requests; review coding on purchase orders
Process weekly check runs as per Accounting and Purchasing Policies & Procedures, obtain required signatures, and distribute checks
Maintain contracts for all required payments
Complete accruals, account reconciliations, journal entries, compliance reports
Prepare in-kind reports
Payroll support
Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements
Be honest, reliable, and dependable
Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children
Attend mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities
Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic
Act conscientiously in performing routine duties
Adhere to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 20 pounds overhead and 40 pounds from waist to shoulder. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lifts 50 pounds from floor to waist. The employee must be able to push/pull up to 75 pounds horizontally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
Shasta Head Start offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
15 paid holidays per year
401(k) to eligible employees after one year
Employee referral bonus program
Extensive training opportunities
Additional Information
Please visit our website, www.shastaheadstart.org, to review the job description, view other open positions, and to apply for this position. Unofficial Transcripts and/or proof of degree required. To complete your application, please submit transcripts or proof of degree via fax to (530) 243-8601 or mail to 375 Lake Blvd., Suite #100 Redding, CA 96003.
Shasta Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer
