Director of Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

Administer in the day-to-day oversight of fiscal department hereby keeping program managers and directors abreast of trends in spending.  Provide support and guidance to Head Start Program staff.

Responsibilities:  

• Assist the Administrator in the implementation of division goals.
• Maintain an accounting system for recording expenditures by program account
• Monitor monthly spending projections.
• Bank statements reconciliation
• Manage the preparation, analysis, and timely submission of accurate financial statements, including monthly, quarterly and annual report.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of audits
• Attend meetings and trainings to advance knowledge and skills.
• Keep abreast of changing developments in the area of operation.
• Prepare bank deposits
• Prepare requisitions for cash
• Verify check requests and purchase orders.
• Assist in the preparation of all agency tax filings
• Assure that all voided checks are properly mutilated and retained on file
• Prepare budget modifications and review new grant
• Prepare chart of accounts
• Maintain a system for all agency inventory
• Comply with generally accepted accounting standards and practices
• Assist in the overall operation of the fiscal office when needed
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, 
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience with auditing in a non-profit setting.  CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with accounting software and financial reporting
• Ability to handle detailed work and other responsibilities simultaneously. 
• Ability to write budgets and assist with the completion of grant applications.
• Ability to manage large budgets
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail is a must.

Details:

• Report to: Administrator. 
• Salary Range: $71,000-$74,000.
• Work Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
• Status/Classification: Full-time Exempt.

To apply: Send resume and/or cover letter to View email address on ziprecruiter.com along with our employment application: site/2024/06/12162639/Employment -Application.pdf.