ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is a regional disaster and hunger-relief network that brings together community resources to share tens of millions of pounds of food with neighbors each year. Our highly-collaborative team believes that empowerment, education and partnerships are key to getting food into the hands of those who need it most. With the help of 145 partner agencies, nearly 200 school partners and more than ten thousand volunteers annually, our day-to-day efforts help feed approximately 100,000 neighbors each month across our 32-county area. We encourage you to apply to see if improving food security is a mission that speaks to you.

POSITION SUMMARY: This key member of a highly collaborative Executive Team will help the organization navigate the changing financial landscape so we can best use our resources to feed neighbors now and into the future. This position plays a key role in planning the strategic direction of the organization.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Have a Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification preferred or equivalent work experience in auditing or accounting

Be highly organized and detail oriented

Be familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and not-for-profit accounting

Possess supervisory experience

Be proficient in computer skills including Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Be willing to work with industry specific accounting software and database

Be able to work with a variety of people

Have excellent written and oral communication skills

Be able to work in a dynamic team environment

Have adaptability as a key characteristic

Have excellent customer service skills for internal and external stakeholders

Be able to manage multiple tasks at once

Be sensitive to the needs of low income people

Work closely with the Development team for reporting and financial data collection

Work closely with Human Resources to understand best practices, regulations and payroll processing

ACCOUNTING JOB DUTIES:

Maintain computerized bookkeeping system including industry specific accounting software

Provide timely and accurate financial statements

Proficient in bank reconciliation

Maintain bookkeeping records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and IRS guidelines

Maintain fund balance accounts for restricted funds

Maintain budgets and provide reports for President and CEO, Board of Directors, Executive Team, Development Team, and Grants Department

Serve as the liaison with all banks and vendors with Food Bank accounts

Lead annual audit preparation efforts and work with CPA firm as directed

Handle all financial reporting for Government contracts

ORGANIZATIONAL JOB DUTIES:

Play an active role in the Executive Team for The Food Bank

Supervise Director of Finance and Director of Foundation Relations and Grants

Provide guidance and support for the Grants Department

Provide idea generation and revenue stream development to support the mission of The Food Bank

Have knowledge in the areas of Strategic Planning and Financial Forecasting

Manage the Commercial and D&O Insurance needs of The Food Bank serving as the liaison between The Food Bank, applicable insurance companies and broker

Be the primary liaison to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors

Utilize external resources to assist in guiding best practices

Provide oversight for the annual budget and investment portfolio for The Food Bank

Please submit your resume and cover letter to apply for this position.

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