Staff Accountant

Company Description

Come join Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County! We are the first food bank in the State of California, and the second in the nation. We pride ourselves in providing 10 million pounds of food annually to over 65,000 people per month through our network of 150-member agencies and programs. We believe that a thriving community is one where everyone has access to nutritious food to support their health and wellbeing. Our team is dedicated to inspiring and supporting our community to provide nourishment for all community members.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Staff Accountant based in Watsonville, CA. The Staff Accountant prepares and reconciles the day-to-day financial data for the Food Bank and has primary responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records by processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial reporting.

Daily Accounting and Bookkeeping (60%)

• Prepare reconciliations of bank and GL accounts, including month and year end journal entries.
• Record journal entries and maintain general ledger
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations
• Review and post AP/AR, payroll entries, and expense allocations
• Ensure successful completion of weekly Accounts Payable processing, including regular review of data entry and processing weekly and monthly ACH payments.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and internal control requirements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close
• Prepare basic financial reports and schedules
• Support audits by providing documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Interact with multiple software applications to transfer data into the accounting system.
• Post Cash Receipts Logs. Ensure transactions are posted to the general ledger correctly.
• Reconcile cash deposits to the bank.
• Periodic review of regular and supplemental payroll processing.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly.
• Cross-train and act as Primary Backup for the Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist.

Invoicing and Billables (40%)

• Prepare monthly and quarterly invoices for specific contracts and grants.
• Respond to Partners’ inquiries regarding invoice details and making adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain billing and invoicing digital and paper files.
• Monitor program expenditures versus budgets and reporting potential issues in a timely manner,
• Allocate costs across different funding sources and expense categories
• Prepare payroll and benefits summaries, and all supporting documentation into a final invoice package to be submitted to funders
• Manage the collections of Agency payments, work with Agency Relations to resolve any billing issues or discrepancies.
• Reconcile accounts/grants receivable subsidiary ledgers.
• Maintain a grants tracking worksheet to track all grants for billing and reporting in conjunction with grant requirements and with coordination with the Senior Grants & Contracts Director.
• Work closely with Development and Programs departments to monitor grant budgets.

Job Details: This is a full-time, regular, exempt position with an annual salary of $72,021-$78,423; depending on education and experience.

Benefits: We offer competitive salaries and benefits and a rewarding work environment.

PAID TIME OFF: new hires accrue three weeks of vacation time in their first year of service, in addition to paid 10 company holidays, and 12 sick days, per year.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS:

• 4 Gold-rated medical plans: employer covered at 90%-80% depending on the plan.
• 100% employer-paid benefits for employee Vision, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Employee Assistance Program
• Employer subsidized vision and dental insurance for dependents.
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental coverage on Life and AD&D plans.
• Pet Insurance

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program

To Apply: review the complete job description and apply at www.thefoodbank.org/careers