Organization: Food Forward, Inc – a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit
Position: Accounting Manager
Hours: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: $68,952 – $73,151
Location: North Hollywood, Hybrid

Organizational Overview: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people experiencing food insecurity and inspiring others to do the same. Fruits and vegetables are collected in Los Angeles and Ventura counties from backyard fruit trees, orchards, farmers markets, and the downtown Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market. This recovered produce is provided, free of charge, to hunger relief organizations that serve community members in various ways: food banks, homeless outreach agencies, domestic violence shelters, transitional youth homes, veteran services, family resource centers, LGBTQ+ teen/adult/senior services, college student assistance programs, programs serving people with disabilities, and many more. Since Food Forward’s inception, our staff and thousands of dedicated volunteers have rescued 100’s of million pounds of fruits and vegetables. This produce helped to feed millions of people across eleven Southern California counties, throughout seven states, as well as in tribal lands in the Southwest annually. See our core values posted below.

Position Overview: As a member of the Finance and Accounting team, the Accounting Manager will report to the Director of Finance and Accounting and play an important role in the management, execution and continuous improvement of Food Forward’s accounting processes and systems. In addition to general accounting functions, this position will have an emphasis on payroll, benefits and insurance, and will serve as a key liaison between Finance and HR.

Core Responsibilities: Each team member has specific roles and responsibilities for overall accounting functions including:

• Accounts Payable
• Payroll and Benefits
• Revenue, Accounts Receivable, and restricted grants funding
• Fixed Assets
• Budgeting, reporting and forecasting
• Audits and annual tax filings
• Banking, Investments and Cash management

• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, or related software.
• Proficient with payroll and accounting software.
• Government grant experience is a plus
• Support both English and Spanish speaking staff

• Medical, Vision,Dental and Life Insurance coverage, Retirement with 3% employer matching. Generous Sick Days, Paid-Time-Off, and Holiday allocation
• Cell phone allowance, WIFI allowance

How to Apply:

Send a cover letter and resume in PDF to [email protected]. The subject line should read, Accounting Manager – (Your Name). In the body of the cover letter include 1) Where did you discover this listing, and 2) If you were a variety of produce what would you be and why?

No phone calls. Please follow these instructions to ensure that we process your application.

Food Forward is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with protected class backgrounds to apply. We value the individuals that we hire and look forward to creating a positive work environment for all identities.

CORE VALUES

• COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Working together, we inspire and are inspired by the people in the communities we serve.
• EQUITY AND INCLUSION We cultivate a diverse workforce that nurtures equity and inclusion.
• FOOD JUSTICE We share the abundance of fresh produce and prevent food waste because everyone deserves access to fresh and nutritious food.
• INTEGRITY We are honest, accountable and authentic in our words and actions.
• JOYFULNESS We embrace a creative, spirited and fulfilling environment.