About our agency

Since 1981, Options for Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success. Our dedicated and passionate employees have helped our agency become one of Southern California's most innovative and progressive child development organizations, serving more than 15,000 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

About this position

This position works within the agency’s cross-functional Fiscal Department that oversees the accounting and payroll responsibilities for 850 staff and multiple state- and federally funded programs across the San Gabriel Valley. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, work both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone with an upbeat, positive attitude who is eager to support the agency’s mission and achieve its strategic goals.

What you’ll be doing

• Reviewing timesheets to ensure accuracy and process semi-monthly payroll;
• Preparing journal entries for each payroll;
• Ensuring accurate data is imported into payroll system;
• Assisting payroll manager with reporting and Workers’ Compensation;
• Conducting payroll deduction reconciliation;
• Researching and assisting with employee payroll issues;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field;
• Two years of experience in accounting or related fields;
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel;
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

What we can offer you

• Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (agency pays up to 90% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time);
• Agency-paid and matching retirement plan;
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
• Generous and flexible PTO;
• Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues and much more!

Job specifications

• Reports to the payroll manager;
• Full-time, year-round position;
• Hybrid work schedule;
• Requires some evening and weekend work hours;
• Employment, responsibilities, compensation and other factors may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the agency’s contracts, or at agency discretion;