Accounting Specialist at Shasta County Head Start Child Development

Application Deadline

5/20/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
5/6/2026
Contact
Stephanie Wilson
5302452843
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
32.00 - 33.00 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
$32.00 – $33.00 (DOEd.)
Length of Work Year
52 weeks/year
Employment Type
Full Time

Requirements / Qualifications

Responsible for performing a broad range of accounting functions in accordance with agency policies and all applicable federal and state requirements. This position provides support across accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, account analysis, reconciliations. Ensures system utilization, accuracy of financial data, timely filing of compliance reporting, and assists in audits. Serves as a resource to staff and vendors while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance standards.

• High School diploma or GED (Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred) • Equivalent combination of education and related experience of at least three (3) years. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures and government regulations in fields relevant to position • Ability to write business correspondence and procedure manuals • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, community resources and regulatory agencies, employers, community groups, families, staff, and the general public • Ability to use basic math skills to compute rates, ratios, and percentages • Ability to solve practical problems in reconciling account balances and invoice variances • Ability to use MS Word, Excel, and accounting software systems with accuracy • Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer, copier, calculator, etc. • Pre-employment requirements: o Valid California Driver License and clean DMV record o Criminal background check required o Pre-Employment Strength Assessment o Pre-Employment TB test o Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines

Requirements / Qualifications

Responsible for performing a broad range of accounting functions in accordance with agency policies and all applicable federal and state requirements. This position provides support across accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, account analysis, reconciliations. Ensures system utilization, accuracy of financial data, timely filing of compliance reporting, and assists in audits. Serves as a resource to staff and vendors while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance standards.

• High School diploma or GED (Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred) • Equivalent combination of education and related experience of at least three (3) years. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures and government regulations in fields relevant to position • Ability to write business correspondence and procedure manuals • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, community resources and regulatory agencies, employers, community groups, families, staff, and the general public • Ability to use basic math skills to compute rates, ratios, and percentages • Ability to solve practical problems in reconciling account balances and invoice variances • Ability to use MS Word, Excel, and accounting software systems with accuracy • Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer, copier, calculator, etc. • Pre-employment requirements: o Valid California Driver License and clean DMV record o Criminal background check required o Pre-Employment Strength Assessment o Pre-Employment TB test o Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines

Comments and Other Information

Shasta Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Comments and Other Information


Shasta Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer