Accountant

Accountant Second Harvest Food Bank Springfield, Ohio | Full-Time | Exempt Put Your Accounting Skills to Work for a Purpose At Second Harvest Food Bank, every number tells a story. It may represent meals provided to children, support for a senior living on a fixed income, or resources delivered to families facing unexpected hardships. As our Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial strength and stewardship that make this work possible. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented accounting professional who wants to be more than a back-office contributor. This role serves as the organization's primary accounting professional, working directly with the Executive Director and leadership team to ensure financial integrity, support strategic decision-making, and help maximize our impact throughout the communities we serve. If you are looking for a position where your expertise matters, your voice is valued, and your work directly supports a mission of feeding neighbors and strengthening communities, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Second Harvest Food Bank? At Second Harvest Food Bank, you'll find more than a job. You'll join a team committed to providing food, hope, and dignity to individuals and families across our region. Every department contributes to that mission, including Finance. As Accountant, you will be a trusted advisor to leadership and a key partner in ensuring the organization's resources are managed responsibly and effectively. What You'll Enjoy Meaningful work that directly supports hunger relief efforts High-visibility role with significant ownership and autonomy Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership Collaborative, mission-driven culture Ability to influence financial processes and organizational strategy Professional growth in nonprofit, grant, and fund accounting What You'll Do As the organization's lead accounting professional, you will oversee all core accounting and financial operations, including: Financial Leadership Manage month-end close and maintain accurate financial records Prepare monthly financial statements and analyses (including GL reconciliations, journal entries, government billing, AP/AR oversight, and Board Reporting ) using GAAP Develop budget-to-actual reporting and provide insights to leadership Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning Grant & Fund Accounting Manage restricted funds and grant accounting Monitor allowable expenditures and grant balances Prepare reimbursement requests and required financial reports Ensure compliance with funding requirements Payroll & Financial Operations Process payroll and related financial reporting Oversee cash management activities and banking relationships Review accounts payable and accounts receivable processes Maintain strong internal controls and financial procedures Audit & Compliance Coordinate annual audit preparation Assist with Form 990, Form 5500, and regulatory reporting Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and GAAP Strategic Partnership Serve as a member of the leadership team Communicate financial information to non-financial audiences Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency Support organizational initiatives and special projects These responsibilities are grounded in the role's expectations for accounting ownership, fund accounting, payroll, audit support, reporting, internal controls, and leadership collaboration. What We're Looking For We're searching for someone who combines technical accounting expertise with a collaborative, service-oriented mindset. Preferred Qualifications Three or more years of progressive accounting experience utilizing generally accepted accounting principles. Experience managing month-end close processes Financial statement preparation experience Strong general ledger and reconciliation skills Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Additional Experience That Stands Out Nonprofit accounting experience Grant or fund accounting experience Audit preparation experience Government reimbursement billing experience QuickBooks experience CPA or other accounting credential These qualifications align with the position requirements and preferred experience listed in the job description. The Ideal Candidate You are someone who: Takes ownership and follows through Enjoys solving problems and improving processes Communicates financial concepts clearly Balances attention to detail with big-picture thinking Values accountability, integrity, and stewardship Wants to use your expertise to strengthen your community The position places a strong emphasis on professionalism, integrity, financial stewardship, collaboration, and commitment to the organization's mission. Compensation Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 annually Compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities of the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr