Fiscal Technician—Head Start, CSBG, ECIP and Admin

West Plains Chamber of Commerce; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in West Plains is seeking a Fiscal Technician to support accounting functions, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in bookkeeping and accounting principles, along with the ability to prepare financial reports. Additional responsibilities include verifying payments and managing records, while complying with regulatory requirements. Applications are due by January 5, 2026, and can be submitted via email or in person.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in accounting or business administration or demonstrated on-the-job experience.
• Ability to complete financial transactions accurately.
• Knowledge of regulatory laws and program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions and reconcile information.
• Authorize payments and prepare disbursements.
• Generate financial reports and assist with annual filings.
• Ensure account accuracy, check work, and compile materials as needed
• Comply with regulatory requirements and help increase corporate capacity and knowledge of program requirements

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Financial record keeping

Basic accounting principles

Data entry procedures

Account management principles

Education

2 years post-secondary education in accounting or business administration

High school diploma

Basic accounting principles

Data entry procedures

High school diploma

Job description

Fiscal Technician—Head Start, CSBG, ECIP and Admin

OAI is seeking a Fiscal Technician. (24 - 36 Hours per week; Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Interested applicants may apply at any OAI location or print application from agency website www.oaiwp.org. All applications must be received by 1/5/2026 @ 9:00 a.m. to be considered. Applicant must be able to provide verification of education, degree, transcripts and previous work experience prior to any scheduled interviews. Applicant must be able to pass background, drug test and prescreen process. If interested in applying, please forward a completed employment application no later than Monday, January 5, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. Forward completed applications with verifications listed above to: Ozark Action, Inc. Attn: Personnel 710 E. Main St. West Plains, MO 65775 4-17-256-6147 Phone; 417-256-0333 Fax Email to: [e-mail]. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD—Missouri Relay Number is 1-800-735-2966 or dial 711 for assistance. Posting Valid until filled or March 1, 2026. Sheryl Roberts: [e-mail] Sunshine Gorskey: [e-mail] Ruthie Lee: [e-mail] Website: www.oaiwp.org

Requirements

• Supports accounting department functions and Director of Fiscal Operations by providing accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and collecting, reconciling, summarizing information and entering data.
• Education and experience: Double-entry bookkeeping methods, financial record keeping, application of basic accounting principles, and data entry procedures gained through any combination of 2 years post-secondary education in accounting or business administration or demonstrated on-the-job experience. High school diploma at a minimum is required.
• Specific responsibilities: Ability to complete financial transactions by authorizing payments, verify and correct information with documentation, schedule and prepare disbursements, post journal entries, post cash transaction in cash management.
• Prepares special financial reports and bank transfers; prepares and distributes required reports, assists in generating annual W2’s and other magnetic media filing reports, approves ACH payments as needed.
• Maintains records and files documents.
• Ensures account accuracy, checks work, assists and compiles materials as needed.
• Complies with regulatory requirements; increases OAI corporate capacity and effectiveness; maintains and shares professional and technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of accounting, management principles and methods including regulatory laws and program requirements.

Location

Location(s): West Plains Central Office; serving Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, and Wright Counties