Staff Accountant

Feeding Northeast Florida•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Staff Accountant performs a variety of accounting and administrative functions while following proper accounting procedures. Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the position implements and maintains internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets. The role processes cash receipts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit card transactions, payroll, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting, and assists with audits, tax filings, budgets, inventory, grants, campaigns, and events. Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) is a nonprofit food bank and hunger-relief network serving a 12-county region in Northeast and North Central Florida. Its work includes providing nutritious food and essential goods and addressing food insecurity and poverty through awareness, advocacy, education, and action. The position is based in an office/warehouse environment. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, involve exposure to weather, background noise, and interruptions, and require travel for events and projects. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional weekends. The schedule may be flexible, and employees may be called in during declared emergencies because FNEFL is typically considered an essential service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
Significant experience in Accounts Payable and Disbursements.
At least 2–3 years of accounting experience.
Understanding of accounting principles and general ledger transactions.
Experience with financial system software.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Good reasoning ability and sound judgment.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Good conflict-resolution skills and effective communication skills.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment with background noise and interruptions.
Ability to work outside normal hours and drive a personal vehicle for projects as needed.
Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods, including typing and reading.
Ability to read and write in English, think strategically, communicate expectations, and establish priorities.
Friendly, outgoing, and helpful manner with donors, volunteers, volunteer coordinators, and FNEFL staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite.

Responsibilities

Process cash receipts, investigate them, and answer related inquiries.
Work with the Philanthropy Department to ensure donors receive accurate gift acknowledgements.
Process accounts receivable and maintain account balances.
Process accounts payable and follow up with vendors as needed.
Review incoming invoices for proper coding and approval.
Verify that invoices have not already been paid before entry.
Match receiving, purchasing, and vendor invoice documents for food purchases.
Code and enter credit card transactions in the accounting software.
Collect receipts and match them to statements.
Code expenses according to the chart of accounts and budget.
Enter purchases and payments into the accounting software.
Enter other journal entries as requested.
Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts, excluding fixed assets and inventory.
Maintain adequate documentation for financial transactions.
Process bi-weekly payroll and prepare appropriate payroll reports.
Prepare financial reports for grants.
Assist with preparation for the annual financial audit, IRS Form 990, and budget.
Assist with inventory, grants, capital campaigns, events, and other initiatives.
Make recommendations to the Accounting Manager.
Perform administrative and other duties assigned by the Accounting Manager.