Accountant

GO-HR; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Harvest Food Bank in Springfield, Ohio is seeking an Accountant to lead core financial operations, including GAAP reporting, grant accounting, payroll, and audit support. You will partner with the Executive Director and leadership to ensure financial integrity and strategic decision-making that advances hunger relief and community impact.

The role emphasizes ownership, accuracy, and collaboration within a mission-driven nonprofit.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressive accounting experience under GAAP.
• Experience managing month-end close processes.
• Financial statement preparation experience.
• Strong general ledger and reconciliation skills.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and analyses using GAAP.
• Develop budget-to-actual reporting and provide insights to leadership.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Manage restricted funds and grant accounting.
• Monitor grant expenditures and prepare financial reports.
• Process payroll and oversee financial reporting.
• Coordinate annual audit preparation and regulatory reporting.
• Communicate financial information to leadership and collaborate on initiatives.

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

QuickBooks

Job description

Accountant

Second Harvest Food Bank

Springfield, Ohio | Full-Time | Exempt

Put Your Accounting Skills to Work for a Purpose

At Second Harvest Food Bank, every number tells a story.

It may represent meals provided to children, support for a senior living on a fixed income, or resources delivered to families facing unexpected hardships. As our Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial strength and stewardship that make this work possible.

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented accounting professional who wants to be more than a back-office contributor. This role serves as the organization's primary accounting professional, working directly with the Executive Director and leadership team to ensure financial integrity, support strategic decision-making, and help maximize our impact throughout the communities we serve.

If you are looking for a position where your expertise matters, your voice is valued, and your work directly supports a mission of feeding neighbors and strengthening communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Second Harvest Food Bank?

At Second Harvest Food Bank, you'll find more than a job.

You'll join a team committed to providing food, hope, and dignity to individuals and families across our region. Every department contributes to that mission, including Finance. As Accountant, you will be a trusted advisor to leadership and a key partner in ensuring the organization's resources are managed responsibly and effectively.

What You'll Enjoy

• Meaningful work that directly supports hunger relief efforts
• High-visibility role with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture
• Ability to influence financial processes and organizational strategy
• Professional growth in nonprofit, grant, and fund accounting

What You'll Do

As the organization's lead accounting professional, you will oversee all core accounting and financial operations, including:

Financial Leadership

• Manage month-end close and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare monthly financial statements and analyses (including GL reconciliations, journal entries, government billing, AP/AR oversight, and Board Reporting ) using GAAP
• Develop budget-to-actual reporting and provide insights to leadership
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning

Grant & Fund Accounting

• Manage restricted funds and grant accounting
• Monitor allowable expenditures and grant balances
• Prepare reimbursement requests and required financial reports
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements

Payroll & Financial Operations

• Process payroll and related financial reporting
• Oversee cash management activities and banking relationships
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial procedures

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate annual audit preparation
• Assist with Form 990, Form 5500, and regulatory reporting
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and GAAP

Strategic Partnership

• Serve as a member of the leadership team
• Communicate financial information to non-financial audiences
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency
• Support organizational initiatives and special projects

These responsibilities are grounded in the role's expectations for accounting ownership, fund accounting, payroll, audit support, reporting, internal controls, and leadership collaboration.

What We're Looking For

We're searching for someone who combines technical accounting expertise with a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressive accounting experience utilizing generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience managing month-end close processes
• Financial statement preparation experience
• Strong general ledger and reconciliation skills
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Additional Experience That Stands Out

• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Grant or fund accounting experience
• Audit preparation experience
• Government reimbursement billing experience
• QuickBooks experience
• CPA or other accounting credential

These qualifications align with the position requirements and preferred experience listed in the job description.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who:

• Takes ownership and follows through
• Enjoys solving problems and improving processes
• Communicates financial concepts clearly
• Balances attention to detail with big-picture thinking
• Values accountability, integrity, and stewardship
• Wants to use your expertise to strengthen your community

The position places a strong emphasis on professionalism, integrity, financial stewardship, collaboration, and commitment to the organization's mission.

Compensation

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 annually

Compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities of the role.