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.
Join Us
At Second Harvest Food Bank, the numbers matter because the people matter.
If you're an accounting professional who wants your work to make a meaningful difference every day, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to fighting hunger and strengthening communities throughout our region.
Apply today and help us create a stronger, healthier community for all.