Are you detail-oriented and motivated by accuracy? We are looking for a Finance Assistant to support the finance department with general office tasks, phone responsibilities, and financial administrative duties such as filing and organizing documents.
For over 46 years, Horizon has been at the forefront of providing high-quality care and education, significantly shaping the lives of children. Horizon offers programs for children 6 weeks to 14 years of age. Our Mission: to provide high-quality early childhood education, care and youth development programs. Horizon Education Centers proudly serves a range of communities in Cleveland, Elyria, Lorain, North Olmsted, Berea, Parma and Lakewood. These primary communities are at the heart of our commitment to early childhood education. The Community Services Department is a division of HEC that operates a Comprehensive Literacy program, and two community collaboratives powered by the United Way: Ready, Set, Go… to Kindergarten (RSG) and South Side Pride (SSP).
Finance Assistant
Location: Administration Headquarters, North Olmsted, Ohio
Wage Information: Full-time hourly position, pay rate of $16.00 per hour
Reports to: Finance Director
Job Description:
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General Office Duties, including telephone duties
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Filing, retrieving, scanning, & organizing documents (hard copies & electronic file cabinet) for Finance, including HR
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Perform all center attendance sheet audits weekly
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Data entry into multiple systems as required
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Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information
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Assist with special projects, such as TANF Clothing Grant, audits, and holiday party
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All other duties as needed/assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent is required
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Has the ability to build positive relationships with coworkers, vendors, and the community through prompt and accurate response and service, cheerful and professional attitude, and problem-solving spirit
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Must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills; and be able to expertly deal with internal and external individuals in a positive manner
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Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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Must be able to multitask and have strong detail-oriented, time management, and organizational skills
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Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively as an active part of a team
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Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar products, and other software programs; with an emphasis on Excel
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Must have strong data entry skills and experience in the collection and analysis of data to make improvements is a plus
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Knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting principles and familiarity with QuickBooks or other accounting software is a plus
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Willingness to update job knowledge with required training, professional development opportunities, and industry trends
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Should be able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs. as required
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Must be able to pass background checks and physical/medical screening as required
Employee Benefits:
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FREE Virtual Health Care and Mental Health Care for year-round or seasonal employees, full-time or part-time 20+ hours a week (Subsidized by Horizon)
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Medical coverage for employees who work 30+ hours a week, year-round
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Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for year-round, full-time or part-time 20+ hours per week
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Pre-paid employment screenings/onboarding, including, but not limited to, fingerprints, and physical/immunization for all employees
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Paid Time Off (after 90-day probationary period) and Holiday Pay (after your 1st full pay period for New Hires)
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Paid professional development for full or part-time positions
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Learn and Earn Tuition Programs for year-round full-time or part-time 20+ hours per week positions
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403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with match options after a year of employment for year-round, full-time or part-time 20+ hour positions
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Discounted childcare for all full-time, part-time, or seasonal positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to build positive relationships with coworkers, vendors, and the community
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong detail orientation, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar products, with emphasis on Excel
- Strong data entry skills
- Experience collecting and analyzing data to make improvements
- Knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting principles
- Familiarity with QuickBooks or other accounting software
- Willingness to complete required training and professional development
- Ability to lift and carry at least 40 pounds
- Ability to pass background checks and physical or medical screening
What We Do
Horizon Education Centers is a nonprofit provider of early childhood education, child care, and youth development programs in Western Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties, Ohio. Founded to give children safe, engaging after-school environments, it now serves children from six weeks through age 14 through infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, summer camp, before-school, wrap-around, and after-school programs at its centers and partner schools across the region.
