{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"aaba76e8d05d1d4b2927485f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aaba76e8d05d1d4b2927485f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aaba76e8d05d1d4b2927485f","title":"Finance Associate","description":"ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW\nEducare DC is growing to serve over 350 children from birth to five years – and their families – through our state-of-the-art center and through community partnerships. Building on the program foundations of Early Head Start and Head Start and accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), Educare DC promotes school readiness by implementing effective programming aimed at preventing the development of an achievement gap in the early years. Educare DC is part of the 23-school Educare Learning Network that serves as a platform for broader change, inspiring high-quality programs in communities, improving public policies within each state, and demonstrating a comprehensive, research-based approach to the first five years of life and learning. Educare draws on a blend of private and public dollars, including childcare, Early Head Start, Pre-K, and other state and federal funding streams.\nPOSITION OVERVIEW\nThe Finance Associate will assist in managing financial and procurement functions in the Finance Department. These functions include accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR) and procurement/budget management. This is a full-time position and will report directly to the Fiscal Manager.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nAccounts Payable\nRecord all vendor invoices in the accounting system in a timely manner.\nReview all invoices for coding accuracy and appropriateness\nCommunicate errors or needed changes with all vendors\nScan invoices into financial management system (Bill.Com), assign proper funding code and set up approval route\nMonitor financial management system (Bill.Com) to ensure all invoices are paid in a timely fashion; followup with appropriate approval signatures.\nReview vendor statements and answer any vendor inquiries\nMaintain W9 documentation for independent contractors\nReview employee credit card activity, reconcile to monthly statements, and record activity into accounting system\nAccounts Receivable\nRecord all deposits (checks) into the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner, and file copies of receipts.\nCoordinate with Accounting to draw down accurate grant reimbursement funds.\nEnsure Accounts Receivable report is updated and manage collection of aging items.\nBudget/Grant Management\nAssist with the annual budget preparation process\nAssist in grants administration i.e. the preparation of grant reports or reimbursement requests for grant awards\nPrepare budget versus actual financial reports for grants as needed.\nAudit Support\nAssist with vendor and cash receipts files and supporting documentation during annual financial statement audits\nAssist with the annual audit process\nOffice Management\nManage all yearly subscriptions for the organization\nAssist staff on procurements and ensure the procurement process is in compliance with organizational and donor policies and procedures i.e ordering office supplies, educational supplies etc.\nOther\nPerforms other relevant duties as assigned within the scope of the position.\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS\nBachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, Finance or related field with 1 2 years of experience or an associate degree with 3 4 years of experience.\nAbility to document, monitor and track information, and develop reports\nMust have good computation skills\nExperience working with Bill.com, intacct or similar accounting software\nMust have experience with office equipment and ability to manually operate and use a computer\nDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel\nAbility to work effectively as part of a small office team\nDetailoriented, with excellent organizational skills\nKeen analytical and problemsolving skills\nDesired knowledge of nonprofit expense tracking and payment processing and, with training, an awareness of how these practices affect variance analysis and budgeting.\nADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS\nClearance of background checks as required by local, state and federal regulations.\nPhysical examination and diagnostic tests as required by local, state and federal regulations.\nAnnual physical exam, drug screen, COVID 19 vaccination and TB test are required as a condition of continual employment.\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS\nFinger dexterity sufficient for typing, filing, handling records, and other office equipment\nAbility to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus\nAbility to clearly hear and understand telephone conversations\nMust be able to lift up to 20 lbs.\nJob requires viewing a computer screen approximately 90% of the time\nPosition eligible for hybrid work\nAbout EducareDC\nEducare DC is a leading early childhood education program preparing children for success in kindergarten and beyond. With a focus on excellence and continuous improvement, the Educare DC work environment is fun, impactful, and rewarding. 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Building on the program foundations of Early Head Start and Head Start and accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), Educare DC promotes school readiness by implementing effective programming aimed at preventing the development of an achievement gap in the early years. Educare DC is part of the 23-school Educare Learning Network that serves as a platform for broader change, inspiring high-quality programs in communities, improving public policies within each state, and demonstrating a comprehensive, research-based approach to the first five years of life and learning. Educare draws on a blend of private and public dollars, including childcare, Early Head Start, Pre-K, and other state and federal funding streams.\nPOSITION OVERVIEW\nThe Finance Associate will assist in managing financial and procurement functions in the Finance Department. These functions include accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR) and procurement/budget management. 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