Accountant

As part of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank team, the Accountant, under the guidance of the Controller, is responsible for assisting in the general financial operations and functions of the Food Bank.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure a 3-way match is met when processing invoices into the accounting system.
• Scan and upload invoices to the billing record in NetSuite.
• Prepare manual and electronic vendor payments.
• Maintain accounts payable (vendors A-M) by obtaining W-9s for all new vendors, entering them into the accounting system and ensuring all vendor accounts are accurate at all times.
• Research all electronic bank deposits and submit, when necessary, to development for entry, then reconcile in NetSuite. This includes FRU.
• Reconcile accounting software to donor tracking system monthly.
• Compile and submit monthly reporting for LFPA and USDA.
• Complete the FTE calculation report monthly.
• Assist in audit preparation by providing samples to management upon request.
• Ensure vendor bill variances are journalized weekly.
• Submit the outstanding purchase order report (vendors A-M) to management for review.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the accounting department, other departments and the mission of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

As a part of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank team, all employees play an essential role and are expected to:

• Demonstrate and encourage a professional and positive attitude in all job-related activities.
• The ability to take initiatives to resolve issues.
• Accomplish all work activities in a safe and timely manner within assigned time frames.
• Report and/or correct deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to health and safety.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the supervisor which are consistent with the definition and intent of the job description.
• All Food Bank employees are considered critical first responders during emergency events (hurricanes, pandemics, etc.). This will require extreme flexibility of work schedule and hours during such events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field with 2 years of experience in the accounting function
• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles, accounting terminology and internal controls.
• Knowledge of auditing practices and principles.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel.
• Highly collaborative style with attention to detail.
• Comfortable in an environment where multi-tasking and time management is necessary for success; capable of working under pressure and willing to work with deadlines.
• Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all departments.
• Self-starter and able to work independently; enjoy creating and implementing new initiatives.
• Supports the vision and mission of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and demonstrates a service-oriented work ethic that promotes teamwork, employee satisfaction, and employee retention.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all skills, duties, responsibilities, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, GBRFB reserves the right to revise the job or to require other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance
• Short term and long term disability
• Basic life insurance
• Paid time off
• 36 hour workweek
• 17 paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement account with employer match

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $30