Accounting Associate

JOB TITLE:              Accounting Associate                          Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:          Director of Finance and Administration 

SUPERVISES:          None                   SALARY RANGE:  $22.00 - $26.00/Hour DOE

JOB SUMMARY:       Responsible for finance functions to include general bookkeeping and maintenance of donor database

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides accounting functions including but not limited to general bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, agency invoices, credit card processing and bank deposits.  Respond to telephone inquiries related to payables or receivable.
•  Assists with maintenance of donor database including tracking and data entry of all donations; issuing of monthly reports as needed.
• Any Ad hoc projects to assist the Director of Finance.
• Assists in office operations including reception, mail, equipment, and financial and donor files
• Works with office volunteers, when appropriate
•  Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests
• Performs related duties as required or assigned; assists other departments as requested; may work evenings and weekends, as needed. 
• Complies with all The Food Depot policies, procedures and systems, including strong work ethic

Qualifications 

• Three years of bookkeeping or related experience; nonprofit experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Sheets, Word docs, accounting database experience required. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of The Food Depot
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be a team player; must be able to effectively communicate and interact with coworkers, managers and customers; ability to effectively communicate problems and issues
• Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to interface with many diverse internal and external customers
• Must be detail-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks in an office/warehouse environment, including a commitment to accuracy
• Must be able to work independently of as well as collectively with other staff members
• Must be able to use general office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners 

Employment Requirements

 Negative Pre-employment Drug Screening

Physical Environment 

• Employee will spend 80% of the time working at a stationary computer terminal, 10% talking on the telephone, and 10% interfacing with customers
•  Primary work is in an office environment 

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.

I have read the above job description.  I meet the qualifications and can perform the duties as described.

Salary : $22 - $26