The Freestore Foodbank · 3 weeks ago
Accountant A
Rosenthal Way - Cincinnati, OH 45204
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Freestore Foodbank is seeking an Accountant A to be a member of their Finance Department. This role involves managing cash and grants, preparing reconciliations, and performing month-end close duties.
Facilities Support ServicesNon ProfitNutritionSocial
Responsibilities
Timely and accurate input of the receipt of funds from various sources in the financial system
Ensure funds are deposited timely and precisely at the appropriate financial institution
Report restrictions or other variances from the norm to the appropriate people
Support the resolution of customer-related issues with excellent customer service
Monitor outstanding balances and communicate with managers
Stay abreast of pending grant applications, process grant receivables appropriately, communicate with program managers for appropriate spend down, draft related adjusting journal entries, and maintain temporarily restricted paperwork monthly
Monitor outstanding balances and communicate with program managers
Support the invoicing process for government contracts
Reconcile accounts on time
Identify variances, utilize problem-solving to resolve, draft related adjusting journal entries, and relay to the supervisor
Maintain adequate records
Support the monthly close process by accounting for intercompany transactions; fixed asset additions and deletions; create and distribute agency and Catering statements; prepare subsidiary financial reports; calculate accruals and post recurring journal entries; draft related adjusting journal entries
Willingness to document and improve processes related to primary responsibilities
Serve as backup to the Controller and other Accountants
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required, which can be supplemented by additional credits and experience for professional certifications like the Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Must have excellent math, problem-solving, time management, and customer service skills
Must be detail-oriented, able to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and work independently and as a team member
Good written and verbal communication skills
Must be extremely organized
Strong interpersonal skills requiring sound judgment and tact to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people
Should possess the ability to maintain the confidentiality of financial records is a must
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook Office products
Working knowledge of accounting systems software (Microsoft Business Central, a plus)
Company
The Freestore Foodbank
Freestore Foodbank’s mission is to improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with our community, and our vision is to create a hunger-free, healthy, and thriving community.
Founded in 1971
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$15.02MKey Investors
Indiana State Department of AgricultureRural Development Partners
2023-07-19Grant· $0.02M
2021-12-01Series Unknown· $15M
Leadership Team
Kurt Reiber
CEO & President
Heather Burr Daniel, J.D., SPHR
Human Resources Business Partner
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