Senior Accountant - New Hire Incentive Available

Description

SUMMARY: This position oversees financial functions for Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs and ensures compliance with Head Start, Early Head Start and Pre-K Counts grants and CPC policies and procedures. Prepares and maintains budget reports for policy council, ECE management, auditors of Head Start, Early Head Start and Pre-K Counts programs.

Benefits include...

• New hire incentive payment of $1,500.00, paid in two installments.
• Eligibility for health, paid dental, and paid vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan, with 3% match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time.
• 10 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Ability to work from home 5 days per month (6 months from start date - restrictions apply depending on the position).
• Pay differential for bilingual staff.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Be committed to the vision and mission of Community Progress Council, Inc.
• Maintains continuous high level of knowledge about Head Start and Pre-K Counts regulations, grant requirements, fiscal policies, and procedures.
• Supports submission of fiscal narratives and budgets for grant proposals for all ECE programs ensuring fiscal and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains continuous knowledge of financial grant requirements, deadlines, submissions, guidelines and other funding regulations for HS, PKC and EHS.
• Meets regularly with Program Directors and Head Start Leadership Team to prepare budgets and discuss finances for grant spending.
• Oversees the day-to-day budgets and funding regulations for all ECE programs.
• Compiles and presents monthly reports to program location managers and other senior level management.
• Reviews all ECE purchases and requests draws to support spending.
• Maintains numerous compliance reports to enable proper submission of data to delineate between positions and programs (federal vs state).
• Maintains accurate and up to date reports on site location specifics to include but not limited to number of students, teachers, meals served, etc.
• Develops working relationships with Federal and State Head Start Program Staff, CPO, ACPO, Senior Management, ECE Leadership Team, and Fiscal Staff to stay abreast of funding issues, regulations and/or policy updates.
• Advises others in making spending decisions about which grant or funding source to use for expenses.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports for Policy Council, Board, and regulatory agencies.
• Provides needed information and support to auditors, funding specialists and other on-site fiscal monitoring.
• Conducts on-site reviews and self-assessments to ensure compliance with Head Start Program regulations.
• Attends regular training relating to ECE Programs, funding, compliance, and regulations.
• Assists in the planning and proposing for new site locations and new classes offered for the Head Start/Early Childhood Education Programs.
• Coaches and counsels ECE program staff to ensure they are following appropriate procurement procedures and maintaining current knowledge of program budgeting process.
• Oversees and distributes work assignments daily to subordinates.
• Assists in documentation and monitoring of internal financial controls.
• Supports the Fiscal Manager, CFO, and other senior management by providing financial support as requested.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Competencies:

• Communication Skills – Oral and Written
• Cooperation/Teamwork
• Customer Service – Internal and External
• Dependability
• Personal Responsibility
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• Leadership/Supervision

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and three years of related work experience, or comparable work experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization with multiple programs.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, as well as be committed to the mission and goals of the agency. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid PA Drivers’ license and insurance