Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Full-time Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will provide management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; oversees company’s financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations. Perform daily accounting tasks such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, and record payments and adjustments.

You will uphold our mission “Engage, Feed and Educate.”

Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare bank deposits daily
2. Set up invoicing to be emailed
3. Assist with monthly payroll, sales and use taxes and reporting
4. Process accounts payable and maintain vendor records
5. Process accounts receivable including posting of customer payments
6. Assist with monthly reporting
7. Assist with purchasing and credit card expense coding
8. Make collection calls as necessary for delinquent accounts
9. Maintain required business documents
10. Manage and maintain customer payment plans
11. Answer and direct phone calls
12. Filing as needed
13. Perform other related duties as assigned
14. Manage all aspects of day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting processes including but not limited to: A/P, A/R, payroll, journal entries, and bank reconciliations
15. Process and pay all invoices in a timely manner
16. Perform annual 1099 reporting process for vendors
17. Coordinate with outside Auditors in preparation of year-end audit
18. Maintain accounting procedures and policies and systems of internal controls to ensure the integrity of all financial system
19. Perform non-routine tasks requiring strong judgement and initiative
20. Reconcile donor relations records
21. Grant reporting
22. Assist CFO with preparation of monthly financials
23. Assist with Annual budget

Required Qualifications (knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies)

1. Proficiency in QuickBooks is required
2. Minimum of 2-3 years of nonprofit accounting experience
3. Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
4. Ability to interface well with staff and clients
5. Highly organized, systematic and detail-oriented
6. Self-motivated and able to complete tasks accurately and timely, with minimal supervision
7. Strong verbal and written communication skills
8. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality

Compensation

Salary for this position is $37,000-$42,000 commensurate upon experience. Second Harvest also provides a generous benefits package inclusive of paid health, dental and life insurance for the employee. Employees may elect to participate in the Simple IRA retirement program; SHBB will match up to 3% of your salary. SHBB recognizes 11 paid holidays each year, and employees receive a generous PTO allotment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may submit their resume and cover letter to HR@Fightinghunger.org