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Staff Accountant

About Fresh

Accounting & Finance

Boston, MA, USA

Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Organizational Overview About Fresh is a Boston area nonprofit on a mission to strengthen communities by getting healthy food to the households that need it most. Our programs are built to be integrated into community health systems and are designed to scale with our partnerships and emerging opportunities. About Fresh currently operates two programs <ul> <li style="font-weight:400;"> Fresh Truck mobile markets bring affordable, healthy food closer to low-income neighborhoods throughout Boston </li> <li style="font-weight:400;"> Fresh Connect is a digital payment platform that enables health care providers to subsidize the cost of healthy food for patients and analyze the health-related impacts of improved diets. </li> </ul> Position Overview The Staff Accountant is an integral member of the accounting team, who performs specialized, technically advanced accounting, budgetary work and other financially related tasks to support the Finance Director. This position provides timely and accurate financial information to employees, finance team and Finance Director. What you’ll do <ul> <li>Preparation of journal entries</li> <li>Maintain inventory & reconcile quarterly reports</li> <li>Grant and foundation financial report preparation</li> <li>Prepare a variety of complex and recurring accounting-related reports, summaries, statistical reports and reconciliation</li> <li>Perform financial analyses, calculations related to posting and accounting functions</li> <li>Assist Finance Director with Annual Budget and Audit preparation</li> <li>Solves problems and recommends changes in procedures in accordance with previous training and experience to enhance efficiencies and internal controls</li> <li>Special projects and tasks assigned by the Finance Director</li> <li>Perform other duties as required by the organization and Finance Director</li> </ul> Who you are Essential Qualifications <ul> <li>Bachelors degree in accounting or related field required from an accredited college/university</li> <li>Two (2) years of progressive accounting experience; preferably in non-profit accounting</li> <li>Solid Knowledge of GAAP, Accrual Accounting, Audit preparation, Fixed Asset accounting, Budget preparation and current accounting practices</li> <li>Advanced Accounting/Budget/ technical knowledge</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, modular accounting systems (preferably with QuickBooks Online), and other applicable software applications</li> <li>Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, sit for extended periods of time, climb stairs, and operate office equipment and computers with ease</li> </ul> Essential Requirements <ul> <li>Initiative, effective problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.</li> <li>Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills; work independently with minimal supervision.</li> <li>Recognition of the importance of documentation and proven ability to maintain accurate records.</li> <li>Maintain high level of integrity, confidentiality, ethical standards - assumes personal responsibility for scope of position.</li> <li>Enjoys building and maintaining relationships with staff.</li> <li>Self-starter and independent but works collaboratively.</li> <li>Values continuous learning and seeks ongoing training and development.</li> </ul> COVID Requirements COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement About Fresh requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and we strongly suggest that staff receive booster shots as they become available, where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated. <ul> <li style="font-weight:400;"> If you are currently unvaccinated, you are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status within the first 30 days of your employment. For the two COVID-19 shot regimen, you will be required to provide proof of your second COVID-19 shot within the first 60 days of your employment. Failure to provide timely proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status will result in the termination of your employment with About Fresh. </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">If you are unable to be fully vaccinated due to disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief, you will be required to apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 30 days of your employment in order to remain employed with About Fresh. As a part of this process, you will be required to provide information or documentation about the reason you cannot be vaccinated. If your request for an accommodation is not approved, then your employment may be terminated.</li> </ul> What you’ll get <ul> <li style="font-weight:400;">Work with a dynamic, dedicated, and diverse team to make it easier for people to get the food they need to be healthy, happy, and hopeful</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Competitive benefits package provided for employees and eligible dependents, including full employer paid health, subsidized dental and vision coverage</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">3 weeks paid vacation time, plus last week of the year off, and 11 paid company holidays</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">3% 401k retirement savings investment, regardless of employee contribution </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Personal learning and development funds</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Fitness reimbursement </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Free fruits and vegetables from Fresh Truck’s mobile market</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 </li> </ul> About Fresh practices equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout our programming, hiring practices, and organizational design to create a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and making decisions in service of our mission. About Fresh staff represent a wide range of racial, socioeconomic, gender, religious, and national identities—we value the depth this brings to carrying out our mission. About Fresh is an equal opportunity employer. About Fresh Culture Code We’re Driven by People We honor people by listening to their experiences and sharing our own. We do our best at work when we nurture relationships and care for people and our partners. We’re About Learning We are audacious learners and program builders. Our persistence and confidence in learning drives our ability to solve complex problems and engineer impactful solutions. We Come Through We deliver in everyday and big moments. We greet our work with a deep sense of responsibility and discipline, knowing that people rely on our work, and are betting on us to shape the future of food equity. Food is ❤️ We believe food is our culture, happiness + health. Our work is inspired by moments of joy, connection, humor, and healing that happen when we gather around food.

About Fresh is an equal opportunity employer.

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