Position Summary

The Financial Coordinator – Accounts Payable is responsible for all the financial and administrative duties to ensure vendors are paid in a timely manner. This position oversees entering all transactions into the ERP system.

Arkansas Foodbank team members will demonstrate a commitment to our mission and to the fight against hunger in Arkansas. They must have a clear understanding of and ability to articulate the mission and vision of Arkansas Foodbank and a desire to work with diverse populations. Team members must exemplify Arkansas Foodbank values while representing the organization at public, social, and business settings

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Individuals in this position may occasionally work irregular hours as necessary.

The Financial Coordinator – Accounts Payable will be comfortable learning new technology, as well as an eagerness to utilize Arkansas Foodbank software systems. They will possess strong interpersonal skills, a spirit of collaboration and teamwork, and a commitment to hunger relief.

1. Manage      electronic purchase orders.
2. Code      invoices to the proper general ledger, department, and project accounts.
3. Prepare      invoices, checks and other records, review them for accuracy and ensure      payments are made in a timely manner.
4. Manage      contractors and vendor database to support reporting and analysis.
5. Provide      customer service for vendor inquiries.
6. Complete      new vendors applications.
7. Back      up to Restricted Funds Coordinator to process remote check deposits.
8. Carry      out general office duties, as they apply to the aforementioned areas of      responsibility on an as-needed basis, including photocopying, filing, faxing, and preparation and distribution of correspondence.
9. Prepare      monthly report of activities.
10. Attend      required staff meetings, trainings, and conferences.
11. Represent      the Arkansas Foodbank as needed in the community.
12. Perform      other job-related duties as deemed necessary or assigned. 

Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

· Ability to make independent judgments which have highly significant impacts on the organization.

· Ability to formulate, initiate, and administer policies and procedures for effective fiscal control.

· Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats.

· Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

· Ability to muti-task, organize, and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines.

· Interact professionally with other employees and external customers.

· Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

· Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with others.

· Carry out general office duties, as they apply to the aforementioned areas of responsibility on an as-needed basis, including photocopying, filing, faxing, and preparation and distribution of correspondence.

Qualifications 

The following qualifications are preferred for the candidate or employee; however, other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of management. 

• Associate      degree in accounting. 
• At      least two years’ accounting or financial experience.
• Familiarity      with computer operations including Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Equivalent      combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Arkansas driver’s license and proof of insurance required
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a preemployment drug      screening

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.