Finance & Operations Specialist

Community Education, Bowling Green-Warren County; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life 보험

CERS retirement participation

Monday–Friday schedule

Scheduling flexibility

Compensation negotiable

Job summary

Community Education in Bowling Green, KY, is seeking a Finance & Operations Specialist to manage financial operations, payroll, HR duties, and grant administration. The role requires an associate or bachelor’s in accounting and 2+ years of related experience.

Proficiency with QuickBooks, ADP, and MS Office is preferred, with a commitment to confidentiality and accuracy. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, negotiable compensation based on education and experience, and benefits including

Qualifications

• An associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Strong math skills, attention to detail and organized work style demanded.
• Grant-writing knowledge or experience preferred; ability to learn systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, maintain vendor records, prepare financial reports and assist budgeting and annual reporting.
• Process biweekly payroll, maintain records and prepare payroll, tax, workers' compensation, and Kentucky Retirement reports.
• Support employee onboarding, background checks, personnel records, and benefits tracking.
• Assist with grant proposals, budgets, applications, reporting and funder relationships.
• Maintain efficient office operations and support special projects and events.

Skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Grant writing

Confidentiality

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

ADP Payroll

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Education is looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated Finance & Operations Specialist to help keep our organization running smoothly behind the scenes.

Since 1973, Community Education has connected people, resources, and opportunities throughout Bowling Green and Warren County. From programs serving local children and families to community events, enrichment opportunities, and partnerships, our work depends on a strong foundation of financial stewardship and operational support.

That's where you come in.

What You'll Do

You’ll play an important role in the day-to-day operations of Community Education, with responsibilities that include:

• Financial Operations: Process accounts payable, maintain vendor records, prepare financial reports, and assist with budgeting and annual reporting.
• Payroll: Process biweekly payroll, maintain accurate records, and prepare required payroll, tax, workers' compensation, and Kentucky Retirement reports.
• Human Resources: Support employee onboarding, coordinate background checks, maintain personnel records, and track benefits.
• Grant Administration: Research funding opportunities and assist with grant proposals, budgets, applications, reporting, and relationships with funders and community partners.
• Organizational Support: Help maintain efficient office operations, assist with special projects and events, and collaborate with colleagues across the organization.

What We're Looking For

• An associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, along with at least two years of related experience.
• Strong math skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• Grant-writing knowledge or experience.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, ADP, and Microsoft Office, or the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• A commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, teamwork, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

Why Community Education?

This is an opportunity to bring your professional skills to an organization with a long-standing commitment to our community. Your work will support the financial and operational foundation that allows our programs, partnerships, and community initiatives to serve others.

If you're someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting the details right, and wants your work to have a purpose beyond the numbers, we'd love to hear from you.

• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Compensation: Salary negotiable based on education and experience
• Work-Life Balance: Some scheduling flexibility available
• Insurance Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement: Participation in the Kentucky County Employees Retirement System (CERS)

Join Community Education in connecting people, resources, and opportunities throughout Bowling Green and Warren County. Learn more about us at www.commed.us.

Community Education of Bowling Green/Warren County is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.