Finance Administrative Specialist

Finance administrative professionals support NoRTEC’s WIOA program operations by handling core financial processing, grant compliance monitoring, and key organizational administrative duties. This on-site role in Chico, CA focuses on maintaining accurate fiscal records and assisting with board and committee coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including cash receipts, deposits, invoices, and funding requests.
• Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, payroll allocations, and grant expenditures.
• Maintain precise, audit-ready records for financial activities, grants, procurement, and contracts.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with funding requirements and organizational policies.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, including agendas, supporting materials, logistics, and meeting minutes.
• Prepare reports and correspondence; support office operations, service provider monitoring, and special projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• At least one year of progressively responsible experience in accounting, fiscal operations, grants administration, finance, or administrative operations, preferably in a governmental, nonprofit, or grant-funded environment.
• Experience working with federal and state grants and grant compliance, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), as well as governmental or nonprofit accounting and cost allocation.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial management systems, including exposure to fund accounting software such as MIP, payroll systems, audits, and board or executive support.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and confidentiality skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Work Location and Pay

Location: Chico, CA (onsite, in person).
Compensation: USD 65,000 to 85,000 per year.

Technology and Compliance Framework

• Excel
• Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
• Fund accounting software such as MIP
• Payroll systems

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans.
• Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.