Who We Are:

FoodCorps partners with schools and communities to nourish kids’ health, education, and sense of community. Our AmeriCorps members partner with educators and school nutrition leaders to provide kids with nourishing meals, food education, and family-driven experiences with food that celebrate and nurture the whole child. Building on our service program, FoodCorps develops leaders, grows networks, and advocates for policy change in service of every kid’s health and well-being. Our goal is that by 2030, every child will have access to food education and nourishing food in school.

The Problem We're Trying To Solve:

School is where kids grow and learn, building knowledge and life skills that will last through their childhood years into adulthood. But too many kids go through the school day without the nutritious food they need to do and feel their best. FoodCorps works with schools to set students up for success by helping to provide nourishing meals, nutrition education, and community connections through food. We partner with schools to get kids excited about eating fruits and veggies, support school nutrition staff in getting nourishing meals on the lunch tray, and work with families to create positive school food environments for all kids. FoodCorps provides hands-on food education to more than 40,000 students each year, helping to support kids’ health, academic success, and connections to their community.

What We’re Looking For:

FoodCorps seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who is comfortable in a fast-paced office environment. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that the daily financial data processing of the organization runs smoothly, accurately and efficiently.  This role is responsible for managing the full accounts payable cycle, accounts receivable invoicing, ensuring accurate financial records, and supporting month-end close processes. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The Specialist will work with a variety of programs including Concur (expense reporting), Intacct (accounting software), Paylocity (payroll), google documents, word and excel. The organization is currently transitioning from SAP Concur to BILL.com for Accounts Payable, and this role will play a key part in supporting the migration, ensuring a smooth transition, and optimizing workflows in the new system.

This is a full-time remote role that will require in-person responsibilities from time to time.

Who You Are:

You are a motivated, highly organized and efficient professional, with a keen eye for detail and knack for creative problem solving. You have impeccable written and verbal communication skills that enable you to convey complex information in an engaging and thorough fashion. You have a strong internal motivation and are comfortable juggling multiple projects and tight deadlines. You’ve had previous experience working on a financial or accounting team, and are highly skilled at accurately maintaining financial data and policies and procedures. You are deeply invested in having social purpose in your work with a work environment that values learning and collaboration, continuous improvement and accountability. You have a passion for helping organizations manage increasingly sophisticated finance functions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain clean and accurate financial records for the organization.
• Process all AP items to ensure accurate coding and timely payment of all approved vendor invoices.
• Manage site fee in coordination with the Impact Programs Team by preparing annual invoices and managing collection and refund process. Manage check receipts for deposits.
• Process and record staff reimbursements and credit card spending in the AP system.
• Record other financial transactions for the organization including posting payroll activity and benefits to the general ledger.
• Reconcile and close AP financial activities each month for all checking, credit and benefit accounts of the organization.
• Support payroll processing, state tax review, and AmeriCorps review.
• Become an Intacct expert and support Intacct optimization.
• Support audit prep and audit reporting functions.
• Support monthly close with Directors.
• Process expense allocation.
• Maintain and enforce the financial policies of the organization.

Skills of the Ideal Candidate:

• 3-5 years of accounts payable and general accounting experience.
• Previous non-profit experience is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, and AP processes.
• Familiarity with vendor management and 1099 compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Highly organized and motivated with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up nonprofit environment.
• Strength in multi-tasking, goal-setting and problem solving, often under tight deadlines.
• Experience with GL accounting software, familiarity with Intacct preferred.
• Experience using BILL.com AP system is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google, Salesforce and Box or other cloud-based technologies strongly preferred but not required.
• High level of discretion with confidential and sensitive personal information.
• Previous experience with AmeriCorps or understanding of AmeriCorps regulations encouraged.
• Knowledge of the food movement, childhood obesity, nutritional education and related issues welcomed but not required.

Measures of Success:

By the end of year, the Finance Specialist will have:

• Consistently met deadlines for month-end close processes with accurate reconciliations and reporting.
• Accurately processed accounts payable transactions and staff reimbursements with minimal errors.
• Established effective communication and collaboration with internal teams and vendors regarding payments and invoicing.
• Fully optimized the accounts payable workflow within BILL.com, improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Effectively reconciled all AP-related financial transactions, including payroll activity and benefit allocations.
• Contributed to process improvements in financial reporting, leading to increased efficiency and data accuracy.
• Recognized as a trusted resource within the finance team, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Provided support for the audit preparation process, demonstrating a clear understanding of financial reporting requirements.
• Lead the site fee management process to meet timely invoicing and collection of site fees.

Thriving at FoodCorps:

In addition to generous medical benefits and an annual $3000 401(k) matching, FoodCorps provides:

Time Away:

Our work is both vital and demanding. FoodCorps recognizes this and provides ample time to step away and recharge, including:

• half-day Fridays
• 5 weeks of accrued time off
• 12 federal holidays (AND your birthday!)
• 2-week winter break
• a sabbatical policy

Family Planning:

As an organization that supports youth development, our family policies need to match our values. To that end, we offer a wide range of health, wellness and medical benefits.

Ongoing Support and Professional Development:

At FoodCorps, we want our people to work in the way that works best for them. We provide:

• $850 annual home office funds
• Internet bill reimbursement
• Partial cell phone reimbursement
• $500 annual professional development funds

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted until a match is made. Please note that incomplete applications (applications without all requested materials; ie. cover letter, writing or portfolio examples, etc.) may not be considered. 

FoodCorps is committed to reflecting the rich experiences, identities, and customs of the communities we partner with across the country in our workforce, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities. We welcome any and all candidates who identify with our mission and values to submit an application for consideration. FoodCorps is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions. FoodCorps provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees as required by law.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation at any point in the employment process, including but not limited to the application and interview process.

Your Safety:

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