What are the responsibilities and job description for the Donation Valuation Specialist position at Feed the Children?
At Feed the Children, we know the value of outstanding people. More importantly we want to find the right individuals to join our team. We pride ourselves on providing our employees with an environment conducive for productive, rewarding, and long-term employment.
As a leading anti-hunger organization, Feed the Children is dedicated to helping struggling families. We are looking for individuals to join with us as we provide hope and resources to those without life’s essentials. We believe it takes all of us working together to defeat hunger and create a world where no child goes to bed hungry. We are recognized by GuideStar with its Platinum Seal of Transparency, and accredited by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance.
We are currently in search of a Donation Valuation Specialist to join our Finance team! The Donation Valuation Specialist is responsible for obtaining and compiling proper documentation for all gift-in-kind donations. This position is also responsible for calculating warehouse inventory values and verifying the accuracy of outgoing shipments. This position will also work with other departments, including the distribution centers and the Logistics and Inventory Management department to ensure warehouse inventory accuracy. This position will also be responsible for the formation and maintenance of internal spreadsheet data bases. This position will report directly to the Controller.
Job Requirements:
Education
High school diploma or GED required.
Experience
3 years of clerical or office experience required
Experience with database and spreadsheet software required
Ability to use basic math and solving basic math problems including units of measure required
Strong organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing deadlines required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook required
Ability to apply logic and reasoning in estimating and computing values using available data.
Prior AP/AR or other accounting experience preferred
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be considered.
Essential Functions:
Accurately and methodically calculate values for gift-in-kind-donations by researching values for donated product using the internet, catalogues, donor value guidance, and other relevant sources.
Accurately computes values by performing mathematical calculations and conversions of units of measure.
Reconciles shipping and receiving documents (such as Bills of Lading or Packing Lists) to receiving entity’s reports.
Ensures product donations and distributions are properly coded with respect to internally designated programs.
Oversees and keeps the internal value spreadsheet data base current.
Maintains a spreadsheet of International direct shipments showing different statuses and communicates with internal and external customers via email and phone to obtain proper documentation.
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality which are critical in order to complete the day-to-day tasks of this position.
Ensures proper documentation and organization of each individual gift-in-kind procurement or shipping file and communicates with internal and external customers via email and phone to obtain proper documentation.
Reviews and ensures the accuracy of bypass account activity.
Fills in for other positions in the absence of other co-workers.
Establish an environment of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning, a commitment to quality, welcomes and encourages collaboration, and fosters both intra and inter-departmental dialogue and respect.
Model the type and level of behavior, professionalism and personal leadership that is in accordance with the values of the organization.
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and laws; maintain accountability standards.
Performs other related duties as required.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Feed the Children is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, pregnancy, military and/or veterans’ status, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state, federal, or local law. Feed the Children welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will make every effort to reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. Additionally, Feed the Children strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. Feed the Children expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that Feed the Children work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Feed the Children safeguarding and associated policies.
