Our Mission: Benton Franklin Head Start partners with families and the community to promote school readiness through comprehensive services for young children and their families. Job Title: Finance Assistant II Position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The Finance Assistant II shall be responsible to assist the finance department; prepare accounts receivable; process check requests; maintain the check register; promote an atmosphere conducive to effective operations and safety; and ensure services are made available in a courteous and professional manner. Essential Job Responsibilities: ? Performs payroll functions to include coding, auditing, PTB/Vacation reports, and check request for Sep-IRA and UD. ? Performs in-kind duties to include review for completion and required calculations. ? Performs revenue and deposit functions. ? Performs accounts receivable functions to include, writing/entering/posting of deposits, preparation of monthly invoices, entering/posting of accounts receivable, and any necessary follow-up on accounts. ? Performs accounts payable functions to include, monthly rents and posting batches. ? Reconciles purchase orders with accounts payable. ? Processes check requests. ? Receives and distributes petty cash. ? Maintain the check register. ? Maintains productive customer relations with vendors. ? Participates in professional development and opportunities for growth. ? Demonstrates an on-going professional relationship with supervisors and co-workers. ? Responsible for documentation of in-kind contributions. Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required: ? AA degree with accounting emphasis preferred. ? High School Diploma or equivalent; and ? At least two years' work experience in a similar position. ? Extensive skill and knowledge in PC computers, accounting software, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases, including Microsoft office programs. ? Good oral communications and human relations skills. ? The ability to read, write, and understand English is essential. ? Good organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. ? Possess a valid driver's license, provide proof of current liability automobile insurance, maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record (insurable by the Agency's insurance carrier), and ability to provide own transportation. ? Sensitive to the needs of young children; willing and able to relate to children and adults from all ethnic, racial, religious, or socioeconomic backgrounds. How to submit your application materials EACH APPLICATION MUST CONSIST OF: ? Resume ? Employment Application (available online at www.bfhs.net) SUBMITTAL OPTIONS: ? In person: 1549 Georgia Ave. S.E. Suite B Richland, WA 99352 ? By Mail: Benton Franklin Head Start 1549 Georgia Ave. S.E. Suite B Richland, WA 99352 ? By Fax: 509-420-9422 ? By email: idaliac@bfhs.net Fax and email submissions must be followed up with an application with an original signature. Compensation and Benefits ? Hourly Pay Range: $ 21.52- $ 26.90 per/hr. ? 11 Paid Holidays ? 401K Retirement Plan ? Vacation Leave ? Personal Time Bank Leave ? Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability, and EAP for eligible employees ? Tuition Assistance Benton Franklin Head Start is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with employees to reasonably accommodate disabilities. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and sexual orientation. EOE/ Drug-free Workplace