Fiscal Administrative Support Coordinator - Head Start & Early Head Start

Overview Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time. Description Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children. Why choose us? Make an impact in a child’s life by promoting child health and development. Be rewarded with a rich benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness plans, 401(k) matching every paycheck, and generous paid time off. Opportunities for continued professional growth and development. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Job title Fiscal Administrative Support Coordinator - Head Start & Early Head Start The Fiscal Administrative Support Coordinator is responsible for ensuring accountable and accurate financial operations through the precise processing and tracking of expenditures. This role upholds compliance with established fiscal procedures, maintains complete and transparent records, and provides responsive support to staff. By ensuring accuracy at every stage of the fiscal process, the coordinator contributes directly to the agency’s financial integrity and compliance. In This Role You Will Process purchase orders and accurately code expenditures in alignment with fiscal policies. Reconcile credit card transactions and verify documentation for compliance and accountability. Maintain organized, transparent fiscal records to ensure accountability and accessibility. Collaborate with the finance team to support timely and accurate financial reporting. Provide fiscal support for special events, including Policy Council, Pre-Service, and Professional Development activities. Prepares for and participates in regular, reflective supervision with direct supervisor and proactively seeks guidance and support. Adheres to the Southwest Human Development Mission, Vision, Core Values and policies. Provides services that are family-centered and relationship-based. Other duties as assigned What It Takes Associate’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience in administrative, finance, or accounting support. Strong attention to detail and demonstrated numerical accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; experience with accounting or financial management software preferred. Ability to interpret and apply fiscal policies and procedures consistently. Effective written and verbal communication skills for interaction with staff, vendors, and external partners. Demonstrated initiative to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card - OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card DES Criminal Affidavit Required AZ DHS Criminal History Affidavit Required FPC DPS Verification Required SWHD takes the health and safety of our employees and the communities we serve very seriously. We strongly believe vaccination is a critical safety measure to protect each of us and the communities we serve. COVID vaccinations have proven to be highly effective at protecting people from getting COVID-19 or from getting severely ill from it. Learn more Our core values embody Southwest Human Development’s commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona’s children need for a great start in life. Learn more about our values and benefits here. #J-18808-Ljbffr