Staff Accountant

Regional East Texas Food Bank; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional East Texas Food Bank is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain financial procedures and ensure compliance while preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.

The role involves handling accounts payable/receivable, grant management, and supporting audits. A degree in accounting or related experience is preferred, with strong knowledge of MS Office and accounting software, and a high level of accuracy.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Associate degree in accounting with experience acceptable in lieu of 4-year degree.
• Thorough understanding of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management information requirements.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Ability to work collaboratively and facilitate team work.
• Experience with governmental/nonprofit environments is a plus.
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit and motivation.
• Maintain knowledge of office equipment and software used by the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Superior organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present results.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform daily deposits and manage petty cash.
• Pay bills and maintain billing files.
• Assist in annual financial audit preparations.
• Assist with grant management and compliance for the Director of Finance.
• Review statements for accuracy and legal compliance.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Accounting software

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Associate degree in accounting acceptable with experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYThe Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial procedures and confirming financial compliance through preparation of a company’s reports and statements.POSITION GOALSReview financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance.Assist in resolving accounting and financial problems and/or issues.Organize and update financial records.Prepare documentation for external auditors.Responsible for issuance of 1099 forms at the end of the year.Assist Director of Finance with grant management and compliance.Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.Produce error-free accounting reports and present their resultsAnalyze financial information and summarize financial status.Support month-end and year-end close process.Perform additional duties as requested by the Chief Financial Officer and/or /Director of Finance.Make daily deposits and maintain petty cash.Responsible for paying bills and keeping files on billing.Assist in the preparation for and execution of the annual financial audit.QUALIFICATIONSEducation and ExperienceCollege degree in relevant field and equivalent work experience.Associate degree in accounting with relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of 4 year degree.Skills and AbilitiesThorough understanding of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management information requirements.Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.Literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel software.Experience using accounting softwareAbility to work collaboratively with others and facilitate the work of others.It is useful if the incumbent has a background working with governmental agencies and other nonprofits.Self-starter, highly motivated, dynamic, and creative professional with entrepreneurial spirit.Maintain working knowledge and understanding of the office machines, procedures and computer programs used by the food bank.Work closely with other staff members and departments as needed.Strong attention to detailMaintain strict confidentialityExcellent problem solving and critical thinking skillsSuperior organization abilitiesOther duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or CFOWORKING CONDITIONSThis position works in an office environment and requires sitting at a computer for prolonged periods of time.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.