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Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives. Working at The Food Bank of Central Louisiana is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission in the fight to end hunger. We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results.

Job Summary:

The Administrative/Accounting Assistant provides a variety of administrative, clerical, and accounting support to the Executive Director (ED) and Board of Directors. Duties may include researching/compiling information, coordinating activities between departments and/or outside services, and general accounting responsibilities. This position maintains data, generates and formats reports and other documents using a full range of computer software skills including spreadsheets, word processing, desktop publishing, database management, presentation software, accounting software, etc. May assume responsibility for special projects relating to department functions.

Duties/Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Assist to conserve Executive Director’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; and initiating telecommunications.
• Plans and schedules meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
• Assists Executive Director with inter-office communications:
• Board of Directors communications/relations:
• Prepares minutes for board committees.
• Maintains board member documentation.
• Schedules new board member onboarding: schedules tour, meetings with senior staff, coordinates other onboarding activities as determined.
• Works with Executive Director and Board Chair to ensure proper onboarding, along with maintaining consistent board member communications.
• Basic accounting tasks include accounts payable, collect and reconcile credit card receipts for multiple cards, reviewing Expense Reports for completion, processing statements, etc.
• Manage Food Bank office and cleaning supply inventory.
• Welcomes guests, board members, volunteers, vendors, by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, and answering or directing inquiries.
• Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing information.
• Protects the organization by keeping information confidential and understanding the importance of exercising discretion and diplomacy.
• Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems and recording meeting discussions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual should be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record.
• Three-to-five years of administrative/executive assistance experience
• Two years of accounting experience
• Excellent MS Office skills to include Outlook, Word, Excel, & PPT
• Previous experience preparing reports, memos, general correspondence
• Meeting preparation assistance, including monthly committee and board meetings experience preferred
• Two-three years’ experience with non-profit preferred.
• Regular access to dependable transportation with insurance.
• Ability to successfully pass background check and drug screening.

DISCLAIMER

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments.

This position description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

The Food Bank of Central Louisiana is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Alexandria, LA 71301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, LA 71301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person