Director of Accounting

Summary

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

• 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 reports.
• 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.
• Ensure that all voided checks are properly mutilated and retained on file.
• Prepare budget modifications and review new grants.
• 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.

• 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.

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

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