Primary Purpose :
To support the daily financial operations of the Head Start program and perform general adminstrative duties as a member of the program's administrative team.
Qualifications :
Education / Certification :
- High school diploma or GED certificate, some college preferred
Special Knowledge / Skills :
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) using proper English grammarAbility to operate a calculator, personal computer and other office equipment as requiredAbility to work with numbers in a rapid and accurate mannerAbility to organize, prioritize and meet established deadlinesAbility to maintain well-organized, accurate, auditable recordsExperience
Three years bookkeeping training and / or experienceMajor Responsibilities and Duties :
Model HCDE and Head Start's mission, vision, and values.Assist the director with accounting transactions and budget amendments including monitoring expenditures to ensure compliance with the Head Start budget.Prepare and process payment authorizations for the Head Start division.Monitor financial transactions for accuracy and report issues and concerns to the director as needed.Perform data entry including, but not limited to, form requisitions, printing requisitions, and purchase orders.Maintain thorough systematic physical and computerized records of financial transactions of the Head Start division.Research and resolve all payment issues.Prepare budget binder for monthly Policy Council meeting.Serve as custodian of petty cash and maintain a Notary Public Commission.Serve as backup to the Administrative Assistant.Perform other duties as assigned.