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TITLE: Finance/HR Assistant 

PERFORMANCE PROFILE SOURCE: Finance/HR Administrative Support 

DEPARTMENT: Finance/Human Resources

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 

STATUS: Full-time or Part-time (32–40 Hours/Week, depending on candidate) 

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $45,000 – $55,000 annually (Prorated If Part-time) 

BENEFITS: Eligibility Dependent on Full-time (40 Hours/Week) status 

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Finance/HR Assistant supports the Chief Financial Officer in the execution of core financial and human resource functions. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls across accounting, payroll, and personnel processes while maintaining organized and confidential records. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Finance & Accounting

  • Assist with accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and collections follow-up. 
  • Prepare and submit quarterly payroll tax filings (e.g., IRS Form 941).
  • Coordinate and distribute annual employee tax documents (e.g., IRS Form W-2).
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts in QuickBooks or other accounting systems. 
  • Assist CFO with monthly financial close process, including journal entries and supporting schedules. 
  • Generate routine financial reports (budget vs. actuals, grant tracking, etc.).
  • Support preparation for annual audit and 990 filing, including gathering requested documentation.
  • Monitor restricted vs. unrestricted funds for compliance with grant and donor requirements. 
  • Assist with cash flow tracking and forecasting support.
  • Systems & Technical Skills
  • Utilize financial and HR systems such as Salesforce, QuickBooks, and Paycor for accurate data entry and reporting as well as the ability to learn new systems as introduced. 
  • Demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data tracking). 
  • Maintain data integrity across financial and HR systems. 
  • Assist in system improvements, reporting enhancements, and process automation where applicable. 

Human Resources

  • Support full-cycle onboarding and offboarding processes. 
  • Track and ensure compliance with required trainings, certifications, and licensure (if applicable). 
  • Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee communication. 
  • Serve as a point of contact for employee HR-related questions (payroll, benefits, policies) Support performance review tracking and documentation processes. 
  • Assist with unemployment claims, workers’ compensation reporting, and HR compliance documentation. 
  • Maintain compliance with federal and state labor laws and grant-related HR requirements. Internal Controls & Compliance 
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies 
  • Maintain documentation for grant compliance and monitoring 
  • Assist in developing and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
  • Support CFO in risk management and compliance tracking

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED: 

  • Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered 
  • 1–3 years of experience in human resources, administrative support, payroll, or a related field preferred (nonprofit experience a plus) 
  • Exposure to payroll processing or HR systems strongly preferred; willingness to learn and grow in these areas required 
  • Basic understanding of HR practices, compliance, or employee documentation, or a demonstrated ability to learn quickly 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) or similar systems
  • Ability to support and collaborate with supervisors across multiple locations 
  • Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to take initiative and build new skills 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & EXPECTATIONS:

  • Flexible schedule within 32–40 hours per week based on organizational need 
  • Collaborative work environment supporting both finance and HR function
  • Opportunity to develop skills across multiple administrative disciplines

RELATIONSHIPS: 

Internal: Works closely with the CFO and collaborates with Branch Directors, site leadership, and administrative staff to support consistent HR processes, payroll coordination, and financial recordkeeping across all locations. 

External: Maintains contact with benefit providers (as applicable), payroll vendors, background check providers, and other service or compliance partners to support accurate processing and regulatory requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted tasks in conjunction with day-to-day activities. Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to have a good relationship with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible. Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.