Finance Specialist (Head Start/Early Head Start)
Location: Head Start / Early Head Start
Reports To: Director of Head Start / Early Head Start
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: Based on ESC Salary Schedule
Open Until Filled
Mission: Education Service Center Region 15 is dedicated to excellence in education through leadership, partnership, and service.
This position reports to the Head Start/Early Head Start Director and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and providing financial integrity, program compliance and technical assistance for all stakeholders involved with the achievement of Early Head Start/Head Start children ages zero to five and their families.
Major Responsibilities / Duties:
Demonstrate understanding of Head Start Performance Standards, CACFP Program Guidelines, and ESC policy.
Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and applicable policies and procedures.
Responsible for implementing Head Start program performance standards related to the position.
Collaborate with Director to maintain accurate and compliant accounting systems for the program.
In collaboration with the Director, develop and maintain the budget for the Head Start/Early Head Start and CACFP programs.
Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and application policies and procedures.
Create and monitor required report submissions for completion, timeliness, and accuracy.
Manage the annual end of year financial/budgeting/audit processes.
Review expenditures and financial reports monthly to prepare ESC reimbursement requests accurately and in a timely manner.
Process, verify for accuracy and compliance, all LEA requests for monthly reimbursements.
Monitor, track , project, and reconcile LEA and ESC Head Start program expenditures monthly to ensure budgetary compliance.
Prepare budget and budget amendments.
Design, develop, and facilitate training, as needed, for participating LEAs.
Provide assistance and support to LEAs with their financial and data reporting requirements.
Assist program director with completing Program Information Reports (PIR).
Assist with ERSEA program eligibility and determinations for program qualifications and obtain ERSEA Certification.
Attend meetings and personal development for successful program delivery.
Perform job duties efficiently, timely and independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate cooperation, consideration and professional courtesy with staff, vendors, and clients.
Other duties as assigned by the Head Start/Early Head Start Director or Executive Director.
Experience:
Three (3) years’ experience, preferably in a public education environment
Four (4) years’ of accounting experience
Reports To: Director of Head Start / Early Head Start
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: Based on ESC Salary Schedule
Open Until Filled
Mission: Education Service Center Region 15 is dedicated to excellence in education through leadership, partnership, and service.
This position reports to the Head Start/Early Head Start Director and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and providing financial integrity, program compliance and technical assistance for all stakeholders involved with the achievement of Early Head Start/Head Start children ages zero to five and their families.
Major Responsibilities / Duties:
Demonstrate understanding of Head Start Performance Standards, CACFP Program Guidelines, and ESC policy.
Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and applicable policies and procedures.
Responsible for implementing Head Start program performance standards related to the position.
Collaborate with Director to maintain accurate and compliant accounting systems for the program.
In collaboration with the Director, develop and maintain the budget for the Head Start/Early Head Start and CACFP programs.
Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and application policies and procedures.
Create and monitor required report submissions for completion, timeliness, and accuracy.
Manage the annual end of year financial/budgeting/audit processes.
Review expenditures and financial reports monthly to prepare ESC reimbursement requests accurately and in a timely manner.
Process, verify for accuracy and compliance, all LEA requests for monthly reimbursements.
Monitor, track , project, and reconcile LEA and ESC Head Start program expenditures monthly to ensure budgetary compliance.
Prepare budget and budget amendments.
Design, develop, and facilitate training, as needed, for participating LEAs.
Provide assistance and support to LEAs with their financial and data reporting requirements.
Assist program director with completing Program Information Reports (PIR).
Assist with ERSEA program eligibility and determinations for program qualifications and obtain ERSEA Certification.
Attend meetings and personal development for successful program delivery.
Perform job duties efficiently, timely and independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate cooperation, consideration and professional courtesy with staff, vendors, and clients.
Other duties as assigned by the Head Start/Early Head Start Director or Executive Director.
Experience:
Three (3) years’ experience, preferably in a public education environment
Four (4) years’ of accounting experience
Bachelors Degree (Accounting Preferred)
Ability to understand & interpret financial data
Ability to manage multiple tasks
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