Accounting Specialist- Full-time- Onsite

BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK

Accounting Specialist

Do you want to join an organization that works to make a daily difference in people’s lives? The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is seeking a self-directed and team-oriented Accounting Specialist to handle and process all accounts payable and receivables functions, including recording transactions and accruals, and prepare weekly payments of invoices.

This position reports to the Controller.

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the timely payment of BRAFB obligations through the accounts payable system and for their accurate recording in the general ledger; for posting payments to agency accounts in Ceres and working with agencies to resolve account balance issues; and for overseeing monthly printing and mailing of agency statements. Other general fiscal support includes maintaining supporting schedules in Excel relating to expense allocation, inventory activity, and other operational information.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Minimum Associate degree in accounting, business administration or related field or equivalent amount of relevant training and/or experience

· Minimum three years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping organizing, reconciling, and processing accounts payables and receivables and other accounting related duties.

· Accounting and software data entry, reporting and database management experience preferably Microsoft Dynamics based ERP system.

· Skill in the operation of computers with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Adobe Pro and proficiency in accounting.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines;

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with other team members;

· Position may be required to work occasional evening or weekends based on the needs of the food bank.

The position, based in Verona, is full-time with a competitive salary and benefits package. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume or BRAFB application to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 937, Verona, 24482 or via email to humanresources@brafb.org. Position will remain open until filled.

The BRAFB is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical history .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.60 - $22.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23