Finance Assistant

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Finance Assistant for a respected educational organization in Yuma, Arizona. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity. Monday through Friday schedule, typically between 7:00/8:00 AM and 4:00/5:00 PM, with occasional attendance at school-related events outside of regular business hours as needed.

POSITION OVERVIEW


The Finance Assistant will support the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the organization. This position assists with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, account reconciliations, audit preparation, grant management, and compliance activities. The Finance Assistant will work closely with finance leadership to support month-end and year-end processes, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to the overall efficiency and success of the finance department.

PERKS


• Competitive pay of $18.00- $24.00 per hour DOE


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Paid holidays and paid time off


• Opportunity to support a respected educational organization


• Stable, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment

RESPONSIBILITIES


• Support daily accounting and finance operations


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting activities


• Prepare and maintain financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation


• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes


• Support internal and external audit activities and compliance requirements


• Prepare reports and assist with presenting financial information to leadership

QUALIFICATIONS


• Associate's degree or higher in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred


• Two or more years of related experience in finance, accounting, education, or a related environment preferred


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint


• Experience with QuickBooks preferred


• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Staffing is an award-winning national executive search firm, direct-hire, and temporary staffing agency connecting leading organizations with exceptional talent! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.