POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial procedures and confirming financial compliance through preparation of a company’s reports and statements.

POSITION GOALS

• Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance.
• Assist in resolving accounting and financial problems and/or issues.
• Organize and update financial records.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors.
• Responsible for issuance of 1099 forms at the end of the year.
• Assist Director of Finance with grant management and compliance.
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Chief Financial Officer and/or /Director of Finance.
• Make daily deposits and maintain petty cash.
• Responsible for paying bills and keeping files on billing.
• Assist in the preparation for and execution of the annual financial audit.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• College degree in relevant field and equivalent work experience.
• Associate degree in accounting with relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of 4 year degree.

Skills and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management information.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication.
• Literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and facilitate the work of others.
• It is useful if the incumbent has a background working with governmental agencies and other nonprofits.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, dynamic, and creative professional with entrepreneurial spirit.
• Maintain working knowledge and understanding of the office machines, procedures and computer programs used by the food bank.
• Work closely with other staff members and departments as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Superior organization abilities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or CFO.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position works in an office environment and requires sitting at a computer for prolonged periods of time.

Resumes should be sent to:
East Texas Food Bank
C/O Human Resources
3201 Robertson Road
Tyler, TX 75701
Or via email at HRDir@easttexasfoodbank.org.

East Texas Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.