Finance Assistant

Harvest Preparatory Academy • Yuma, AZ

152d

About The Position

Harvest Preparatory Academy has an opening for a Finance Assistant. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for completing day-to-day financial and accounting activities of Harvest Preparatory Academy. This individual will assist with standard operating procedures for all finance activities including internal auditing mechanisms and financial reporting; including costs and trending analysis. The position will assist the Finance Director with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, grants management and year-end closing as well as account management and new business development. This individual will comply with all Federal, State audits and will be assisting with presenting reports to senior management. This individual will also work closely with current Consultants for monthly and end-of-year utilization and financial reporting to Arizona Department of Education.

Requirements

• Associate's or higher degree in Business/Accounting preferred.
• At least two years of related experience in Finance and Education preferred.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and QuickBooks.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a high-volume work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day financial and accounting activities.
• Assist with standard operating procedures for finance activities.
• Support internal auditing mechanisms and financial reporting.
• Conduct costs and trending analysis.
• Assist the Finance Director with budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage cash and grants management activities.
• Support year-end closing processes.
• Assist with account management and new business development.
• Comply with Federal and State audits.
• Present reports to senior management.
• Work with consultants for financial reporting to Arizona Department of Education.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vacation
• Paid holidays
• And much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees