Office Manager – Bridgeport I

Our kids are the best!  As an office manager for our early learning programs and based out of our Bridgeport I Child Development Center, you’ll have the pleasure of working in an environment that nurtures the hearts and minds of children during some of their most formative years, while instilling in them a dedication to life-long learning.

Our centers reflect the diversity of the neighborhoods in which they are located.  We collaborate with families to identify programs that provide social service resources, education, and training opportunities to suit their needs. We also partner with state and federal resources to access funding, so that all families are able to participate in our programs

The talented staff members of our early learning team have dedicated their careers to early childhood education and have been providing excellence in early childhood education in the Chicagoland community for over 30 years. We’re committed to helping you to be an integral part of our early learning programs, and we hope you’ll consider joining our team!

Job Summary

The Office Manager will have responsibility for:

• Managing the accounts payable process for the early learning line of service, including reconciling vendor statements; processing purchase orders, check requests and parent refunds; maintaining payables files for food reporting and handling petty cash
• Managing the accounts receivable process including office center billings, bank/credit card deposits, client collections, reconciliation of center attendance with funder billing, as well as funder payments with finance records
• Prepare monthly reporting data and reports for review by center directors
• Serving as HR Liaison to handle employee questions, maintain employee files, draft and route paperwork to HR, and audit expense reports
• Supervise Office Assistant and Eligibility Specialist

Education, Experience and Required Skills

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Minimum three-five years of professional office experience, including accounts payable/receivable experience
• Ability to drive throughout Chicago metropolitan area

WHY WORK FOR ONE HOPE UNITED?

When you begin your career at One Hope United you’re joining a team of over 800 talented professionals who are passionate about our mission. With programs and services in early childhood education, foster care and adoption, and community-based family support services, OHU takes a holistic, wraparound approach to the thousands of children and families we serve each year.

Every day we’re educating, nourishing, and empowering young children and families at our Child Development Centers.  All eligible centers carry the prestigious National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation.

We’re committed to creating a positive work environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and the pursuit of professional development. Our competitive compensation and benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, Agency paid life and LTD, supplemental life insurance, vacation, PTO, sick time and paid holidays.

One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.