Junior Accountant

Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County • Watsonville, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County is seeking a Junior Accountant to prepare and reconcile day-to-day financial data. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records by processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial reporting. The Junior Accountant will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will not supervise any staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, 3-4 years of accounting experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP with strong hands-on technical accounting skills.
• Experience in documentation of accounting processes and best practices.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables), including the ability to design and utilize effective spreadsheets.
• Competency in accounting software systems and tools.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task projects and reprioritize as necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles.
• General knowledge of law, regulation, and contractual requirements of governing non-profit functions and operations.
• Participate in Food Safety/Food Defense programs.
• Demonstrate ethical business practices, in conformance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
• Commitment to serving vulnerable populations and ending hunger in Santa Cruz County.
• Full adherence to the Code of Conduct and all policies/procedures related to compliance.
• Adherence to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards.
• Able to hear conversations on the phone and in-person.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with external vendors.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time to perform certain job functions.
• Be able to read, write, and interpret written reports, documents and manuals.
• Able to safely lift or carry items weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Bi-manual dexterity and able to use a computer keyboard.
• Able to sit or stand at a desk throughout the day.
• Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including desktop computer and filing cabinets.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Dynamics experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reconciliations of bank and GL accounts, including month and year end journal entries.
• Record journal entries and maintain general ledger.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations.
• Review and post AP/AR, payroll entries, and expense allocations.
• Ensure successful completion of weekly Accounts Payable processing, including regular review of data entry and processing weekly and monthly ACH payments.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and internal control requirements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare basic financial reports and schedules.
• Support audits by providing documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Interact with multiple software applications to transfer data into the accounting system.
• Post Cash Receipts Logs.
• Ensure transactions are posted to the general ledger correctly.
• Reconcile cash deposits to the bank.
• Periodic review of regular and supplemental payroll processing.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly.
• Cross-train and act as Primary Backup for the Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly invoices for specific contracts and grants.
• Respond to Partners’ inquiries regarding invoice details and making adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain billing and invoicing digital and paper files.
• Monitor program expenditures versus budgets and reporting potential issues in a timely manner.
• Allocate costs across different funding sources and expense categories.
• Prepare payroll and benefits summaries, and all supporting documentation into a final invoice package to be submitted to funders.
• Manage the collections of Agency payments, work with Agency Relations to resolve any billing issues or discrepancies.
• Reconcile accounts/grants receivable subsidiary ledgers.
• Maintain a grants tracking worksheet to track all grants for billing and reporting in conjunction with grant requirements and with coordination with the Senior Grants & Contracts Director.
• Work closely with Development and Programs departments to monitor grant budgets.

Benefits

• Three weeks of vacation time in the first year of service.
• 10 paid company holidays.
• 12 sick days per year.
• 4 Gold-rated medical plans: employer covered at 90%-80% depending on the plan.
• 100% employer-paid benefits for employee Vision, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer subsidized vision and dental insurance for dependents.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Supplemental coverage on Life and AD&D plans.
• Pet Insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level