Accounting Manager

Food Forward Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Food Forward Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage core accounting functions within a nonprofit environment. You will lead A/P/A/R workflows, prepare monthly reports, and support cash flow analyses while upholding internal controls.

A bachelor's degree and 5+ years of financial reporting experience are required; government grant experience is a plus. The role collaborates with HR and Operations to ensure accurate, timely financial information and compliance.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 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.
• Able to support both English- and Spanish-speaking staff.
• High personal standards for accuracy and deadlines, and ability to correct errors.

Mansioni

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc reports and analyze monthly financial statements.
• Prepare cash flow analyses as needed.
• Maintain document management system for accounting transactions.
• Assist Controller with audits and 990 filings and update process guides.
• Ensure operational compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations for entities.
• Work with HR and Operations to manage the organization’s insurance policies.

Conoscenze

Excellent organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Spanish language support

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

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 regulationsWork 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