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Financial Assistant

Cattaraugus & Wyoming Counties Project Head Start
Olean, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026

Work Hours

Generally, 7:30am-4:00pm Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours required.

Job Summary

Reports to Finance Director. Responsible for assisting the Finance Director with fiscal and/or clerical duties.

Benefits

· Choice of 6 medical plans with 4 coverage options

· Tuition assistance and possible student loan forgiveness

· Assistance and financial support for obtaining credentials

· Generous leave time, including sick and personal paid time off (vacation for 12-month staff)

· 13 paid holidays per year

· Opportunity to contribute to a 403-b retirement plan with a 3% employer match

· Family-friendly schedule- we generally follow the school district calendar with paid breaks in November, December, February, and April

· Professional Development and Training provided

· One-on-one training for individualized growth

Qualifications

An Associates Degree in Business or Accounting or successful completion of one year of business training at an accredited institution AND Two years of relevant work experience

OR

High School Diploma AND Three years of relevant work experience

Job Description

· Process payroll, including verifying timesheets, computer input/processing and distribution of checks, under direction of Finance Director.

· Process accounts payable including verification of source documentation, computer input/processing and distribution of checks under direction of Finance Director.

· Assist Finance Director with processing of Purchase Orders.

· Process journal entries and cash receipts under direction of Finance Director.

· Assist Finance Director with miscellaneous financial duties as assigned.

· General office duties including, but not limited to, phone messages, typing, filing and the operation of office equipment.

For more information regarding our organization visit www.headstartnetwork.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.46 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Bookkeeping: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18

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