Accounting Assistant -1

Assists the Finance Department in maintaining accurate accounting systems for Head Start of Lane County, including: billing, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable.

• Utilize Agency adopted accounting software to prepare DHS childcare billings, process payments received and maintain accounts receivable detailed records.
• Collaborate with direct pay unit and DHS caseworkers regarding child care subsidies.
• Code, prepare and book weekly bank deposit consisting of any payments received for the full day program
• Prepare requisition orders for payment to community childcare providers, other outside agencies and vendors regarding the full day program.
• Prepare and maintain related correspondence, reports and statements.
• Maintain records and filing systems within Agency adopted software.
• Analyze and reconcile all related full day general ledger accounts monthly
• Provide financial analysis and budget projections relating to the full day program.

1. Participate in full day enrollment during busy season as requested.
2. Attend meetings and training as required
3. Other duties as assigned

• Associate Degree in accounting or related field preferred and minimum of four years experience in accounts receivable and billing.
• Knowledge of  Agency adopted accounting software and/or proven ability to utilize complex computerized accounting systems.
• Strong computer skills, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and internet.
• Enrollment in the Child Care Division/Central Background Registry.
• Health Questionnaire required post employment and annually thereafter.

• Ability to prioritize and manage work load and deadlines.
• Sustained concentration and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong diagnostic and problem solving skills, particularly mathematical, bookkeeping and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to relate to clients from diverse populations, bilingual English/Spanish language skills helpful.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively and appropriately with others.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Regular sitting, working at computer keyboard and desk.Regular standing to file misc. into filing cabinets.Occasional bending, stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start’s policy on confidentiality.

• 52 weeks per year,
• Barg. Unit
• Supervised by Finance Director

Policy Council Approval 05/08/2000.

This Job Description was last updated on: August 2012. June 2018. August 2021

This job description was last updated on 08/11/2021. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Head Start of Lane County is an EEO Employer.
Head Start of Lane County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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