Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant I Atlanta Community Food Bank
• Atlanta, GA, US

The position works a hybrid schedule at our East Point location.

Who We Are:

The Atlanta Community Food Bank is working to end hunger in our community with the food, people and big ideas needed so that no one worries where their next meal is coming from. Since 1979, we’ve been providing food for a growing network of nonprofit partners – including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers. We currently serve more than 700 partners in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

Where You’ll Work:

Accounting

About the Role:

maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records. This role manages core general ledger and subledger activities, including Fixed Assets and Accounts Receivable/Payable, and plays an active role in month-end close, reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting.

The Staff Accountant I partners closely with the Controller and internal departments to ensure financial data is accurate, meaningful, and supports informed decision-making across the organization. In addition to day-to-day accounting responsibilities, this position provides backup support for Accounts Payable, assists with audits and special projects, and contributes to process improvements that strengthen financial controls and efficiency.

What You’ll Do:

General Ledger & Accounting Operations

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger and subledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments as needed
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis, investigating and resolving variances
• Maintain expense allocations across departments and funding sources
• Record and reconcile bank activity, including bank and credit card accounts
• Support fixed asset accounting, including tracking, depreciation, and reconciliations

Accounts Payable, Receipts & Vendor Management

• Perform month-end close activities related to Accounts Receivable and cash receipts
• Reconcile AR subledger activity to the general ledger
• Process food purchase vendor invoices accurately and in accordance with internal controls
• Prepare and provide monthly financial reports and supporting schedules to the Controller
• Assist with audit preparation, documentation requests, and follow-up as assigned

Cross-Functional & Departmental Support

• Conduct account analysis and financial research to support department leaders and answer questions
• Partner with internal teams to explain financial data and improve understanding of budget-to-actual results
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls

Key Competencies we look for in All our Food Bankers are:

• Customer Focus
• Decision Making
• Accountability
• The Ability to Navigate Change

What You’ll Need:
Skills and Experience your resume should demonstrate:

• Demonstrated experience working with GAAP-based accounting
• Strong Excel skills, including creating and maintaining schedules, exports, and tables
• Experience supporting general ledger accounting and month-end close
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a mission-driven environment

There may be some Physical Demands and Travel:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee is routinely required to lift 25 lbs.