Finance & Operations Specialist - Grants, Payroll & HR

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 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