Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Three years’ Experience in Business/Accounts Payable or related field
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Strong analytical problem solving skills
- High degree of professionalism
Responsibilities/Duties
Assist the Finance Office in design, control and peparation of reports as required for financial audits, as well as design and maintaining a system of internal controls to monitor the expenses of the agency. Utilization of computerized networking system to ensure proper records control.
Terms of Employment
Conditions of Employment
Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. requires staff to possess current, valid Background Clearances (3) per state/federal regulations. Proof of Degree/Certification and Experience Required to meet the Qualifications for position.
Location, Hours & Salary
Central Office/Administrative Offices located at 33 Beekman Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Full Time/Full Year with base hours of work at 37.5 hrs/wk
Pay Rate: $15.13/hr
$500 Sign-On Bonus
Fringe Benefits Package
HEALTH INSURANCE –Two health plan options allow you to choose the coverage that works best for you and your family. Fully benefits-eligible employees can cover themselves, eligible dependents. The plans all offer preventive care as well as low-cost options for prescription drugs; coverage begins after 60 days; Health Reimbursement Account with LCHS paying 1/2 of plan Deductible; Cash Out Option Available with proof of other coverage ($1,200/yr). Low Employee co-payment toward premium.
RETIREMENT PLAN – LCHS 401(k) with 7% agency contribution with a voluntary pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax investment option
PAID Life Insurance (1x annual salary)
PAID Long Term Disability Insurance
PAID Sick Time – Accrues up to 65 working days
PAID Personal Time – 1 day/year
PAID Vacation Time – 2 weeks during Year 1; 3 weeks during Years 2-4; 4 weeks at Year 5
PAID Holidays immediately, including extended break between Christmas-New Year‘s Day
PAID Education/Tuition Assistance at $322/credit, up to $5,250/year
PAID Training Opportunities
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – Clinical, outreach and prevention/education services available
Flexible Benefits – Pre-Tax Medical/ Dependent Care Spending
…and much more!
Our employees…
…receive attractive salaries and unique career opportunities;
…do meaningful work that is constantly changing and evolving;
…enjoy successful careers without sacrificing their personal lives; and
…work in an environment of professional respect.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER