Senior Accountant

MANNA FoodBank•Mills River, NC

34d•$61,380 - $68,203•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the accounting, reporting, financial stewardship and budgeting support of assigned programs, grants, and operational activities. This role serves as a key financial partner to assigned organizational areas and works collaboratively across departments to support accurate financial reporting, forecasting, inventory accounting, grant compliance, month-end closing and process improvement initiatives. Success in this role requires strong technical accounting skills, operational curiosity, effective communication, and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful insights for organizational leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3-5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial statements.
Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close processes.
Experience interpreting budgets and explaining financial results.
Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively and communicate well within a team.
Knowledge of, and commitment to, the mission of MANNA FoodBank.
Sensitivity and passion related to issues of poverty and hunger relief.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit accounting experience.
Grant accounting and compliance experience.
Experience supporting budgeting processes.
Inventory accounting experience.
Experience with Sage Intacct (or similar ERP systems) and/or inventory management systems such as Primarius.
Ability to maintain a flexible attitude and adapt in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly both oral and written.
Ability to work on multiple complex projects concurrently.
Attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Desire to educate and inspire others in the mission of MANNA FoodBank.
Food bank experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of assigned programs, grants, and operational activities, and serve as the primary Finance contact to support informed financial decision-making in these areas.
Prepare, review, and post journal entries while maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
Support month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliation, financial analysis, and variance explanations.
Support inventory accounting, valuation, reconciliation, and related financial reporting activities.
Prepare financial reports for assigned programs and grant-funded activities, review reports with budget owners, and monitor restricted funding to ensure compliance with donor and grantor requirements.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls and support annual audit preparation and requests from external auditors.
Document, maintain, and improve accounting procedures and supporting workpapers to increase efficiency and the value of financial information provided to the organization.
Perform other related duties as assigned.