Accounting Manager

About the job

Core Responsibilities:

Each team member has specific roles and responsibilities for overall accounting functions including:

• Accounts Payable
• Payroll and Benefits
• Revenue, Accounts Receivable, and restricted grants funding
• Fixed Assets
• Budgeting, reporting and forecasting
• Audits and annual 990 tax filings
• Banking, Investments, and Cash Management

General Accounting Functions:

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable workflows
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc reports, analyze monthly financial statements, and effectively convey analysis to managers
• Prepare cash flow analyses as needed
• Maintain document management system to ensure proper backup and documentation for accounting transactions
• Support team members as needed

Policies, Procedures, and Compliance:

• Work with the F&A team to improve and/or establish policies, processes, and internal controls for accounting transactions and budget preparation
• Ensure operational compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations for any necessary entities

Audits and Risk Management:

• Assist the Controller in managing and completing the annual audit and 990 process, and updating the process guides
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Work with HR and Operations to manage the organization’s insurance policies
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested related to the finance department needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of financial reporting experience at a mid-sized or larger organization
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, or related software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Government grant experience is a plus
• High personal standards for accuracy and deadlines, and treats errors as immediate opportunities for structural correction
• Support both English- and Spanish-speaking staff
• Must be available to report to the office in North Hollywood a minimum of one day a week.

How to Apply:

Send a cover letter and resume as a PDF to https://foodforward.org/careers/#job-listings.

Use the subject line: Accounting Manager - (Your Name). In the body of the cover letter include 1) where you discovered this listing, and 2) if you were a variety of produce what would you be and why?