Program Coordinator: Finance Assistant/ Coordinator

Type: Full-time or Part-time, non-exempt

Benefits Available for Full-time position: Paid holidays, sick leave, PTO, medical, dental, and life insurance, 401k

Hourly Wage: Pay: $22.56 - $33.00 (dependent on experience)

About HYPU

Founded in 2008, Hmong Youth and Parents United (HYPU) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underserved communities in the Greater Sacramento Area, with a primary focus on the Hmong community. HYPU offers culturally responsive educational, social, and economic programs for youth, adults, and seniors. Guided by values of youth empowerment, community commitment, wellbeing, and cultural preservation, HYPU works to build a resilient and inclusive community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator: Finance Assistant/Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting HYPU’s youth and family programs by managing a variety of financial and administrative functions. This position ensures sound fiscal management, regulatory compliance, and smooth day-to-day operations, working closely with both the program Administrators and the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Finance and Accounting:

• Maintain complete and accurate financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense tracking.

• Assist with annual budget preparation, monitor program budgets, and prepare regular financial reports for staff and funders.

• Support grant management, including budget tracking, expense documentation, and data gathering for reporting.

• Help prepare for audits and annual tax filings; assist with payroll-related tasks as required.

• Communicate with vendors, banks, and external partners on financial matters.

Program Coordination:

• Work with program staff to ensure that finance and operations support align with program goals and schedules.

• Assist in planning and logistics for program activities, meetings, and events (e.g., tracking expenses, ordering supplies, preparing documentation).

• Support recruitment and onboarding of volunteers or aids for finance-related duties.

• Assist in outcome data collection and preparation of required reports.

Administrative Support:

• Keep organized files of financial and program-related documents, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

• Develop, improve, and implement financial and administrative tracking processes.

• Support continuous improvement in efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of finance and program operations.

Qualifications

•Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in bookkeeping, nonprofit finance, or program administration.

• Proficient with accounting software (QuickBooks, Excel, Google Workspace).

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

• Experience working in multicultural environments; knowledge of Hmong or Southeast Asian communities is a plus.

• Ability to work some evenings/weekends as needed for program meetings and events.

Preferred

•Experience managing or assisting with nonprofit grants and contracts.

• Fluency in Hmong or familiarity with Hmong cultural issues is highly desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage (dependent on experience).

• Paid sick leave, paid time off, holiday pay, and health benefits.

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

To Apply

Submit your resume, cover letter, and two samples of relevant work (such as budgets, financial proposals, or program management documents) to hr@hypu.org

Hmong Youth and Parents United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Hmong Youth and Parents United complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Hmong Youth and Parents United also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.