Accountant, Payroll, Accounting Manager

Position Overview

Performs various accounting duties within the fiscal department of HS4KC. Duties include but are not limited to processing payroll, accounts payable and support services to the Fiscal Department. Works cooperatively with other staff in an environment of continuous program improvement. Assists in developing, promoting, and monitoring internal policies and procedures for compliance. Acts as a resource for training staff on internal policies and procedures.

Read the full Accountant position description

• Maintains confidentiality of employee, payroll, and vendor information.
• Processes accounts payable invoices and payroll in a timely manner.
• Assesses payroll reports for inconsistencies and errors while processing payroll.
• Process and maintain garnishment and with holdings.
• Processes payments for payroll related liabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Payroll or other accounting experience preferred especially with a non-profit agency.

• $25.67 – $30.13

• Mon-Fri
  • Hours may vary, but should be similar to:
    Mon-Thurs [7:30am-5:00pm] & Fri [7:30am-11:30am]
• Central Office

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Referral program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program

At Head Start for Kent County, we strive to care for our employees and their families as much as our employees care for the children and families in our community. We offer an excellent benefits package with health insurance that starts after just 30 days of employment–several benefits are at little-to-no-cost to the employee. We provide generous time-off and paid holiday policies that start on your very first day.

Wear jeans on Mondays, work half-days on Fridays, and take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programs, which provide corporate discounts and wellness programs for physical and mental health (including free counseling sessions). We offer retention and attendance incentives (some of which are monetary), professional development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement including paid-in-full CDAs and assistance with Associates degrees and above. Find out more about how we invest in our employees at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).!