Accounting Clerk
Accounting Clerk
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13-07-2025
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We are hiring for a full-time Accounting Clerk to join the Finance Department at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
Who we are: For nearly 50 years Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee has dedicated itself to nourishing and empowering their neighbors so they can thrive. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Second Harvest implements sustainable solutions to food insecurity through a strategically selected network of more than 600 partners across 46 counties in Middle and West Tennessee. Our partners include food pantries congregate meal sites shelters childcare facilities senior centers group homes and youth enrichment programs. For more information about Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee its mission and programs please visit .
What youll do:
Summary: Accounting Clerk reports to the Controller and has primary responsibility for processing incoming mail preparing deposits recording cash flow transactions and payments to customer accounts maintaining logs supporting Raisers Edge entries vouchering food purchases scanning invoices into approval systems and supporting the functions of the Finance team. This position supports and fosters our deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation for creating a culture of belonging for all personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Record transactions utilizing Cash Flow for deposits and charges that process directly through our banking relationships.
- Perform new customer set up.
- Maintain logs to support monthly validation of Raisers Edge cash receipts.
- Sort and distribute incoming mail.
- Batch scan and create deposit slips for all cash receipts.
- Review and post invoices for food orders each day and submit monthly miscellaneous invoices.
- Voucher food purchase invoices and scan into document retention solution.
- Provide support to Accounts Payable Specialist as directed including downloading online invoices distributing invoices for approval processing payments etc.
- Primary accounting contact for Partner Agency account questions and credit card payments.
- Process credit card payments received via automated solutions.
- Act as backup to both Accounts Payable Specialist and Accounting Manager.
- Responsible for maintenance and disposal of paper records in accordance with document retention policy.
- Monitor and empty coin machine and contact courier when ready for deposit.
- Assist in onboarding vendors to ACH payments.
- Send Partner Agency follow-up emails on past due accounts.
- Primary support person from accounting to cover reception desk.
- Order supplies for the accounting unit.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Controller.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No this position has no supervisory responsibilities.
When & Where:
- Schedule:
- Monday Friday 8:00am 4:30pm.
- Occasional duties may be necessary as well as responding to issues outside of normal working hours (e.g. disaster response community events etc.).
- Travel:
- Occasional daytime travel required up to 5% of work week within the local service area.
- Current drivers license with copy of current auto insurance and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) results required.
- Flexibility: Our flexible work program is a strategic tool to achieve organizational goals empower employees to do their best work and foster engagement by supporting high performance business continuity as well as wellbeing and work-life-balance. WorkFlex arrangements are complex and specific to individuals and roles.
- Essential business/ first responder: In instances of a federal state or locally declared emergency Second Harvest is typically considered an essential business service and emergency responder. All employees may be required to perform regular or emergent duties on-site. Employee safety is balanced with business and community necessity. Some positions are more likely to be required on-site than others.
Is this you
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; preferred post-secondary courses in
Accounting/Bookkeeping. - Experience: 2 years of related experience and/or training in a clerical role within an accounting environment.
- Skills & Capabilities:
- Strong organizational skills including filing sorting and batching of data.
- Strong knowledge off A/R processes including billing coding data input balancing and collections functions.
- Strong oral and written communication abilities.
- Strong math skills.
- Familiar with and have experience using general office equipment.
- Knowledge of an automated accounting system.
- Proficient in Windows-based software (Word Excel Outlook).
- Follow directions and work independently.
- Competencies: Attention to detail Safety and Risk Management Quality Improvement Technical Proficiency.
- Other requirements: Our pre-hire process requires acceptable results from the following: professional reference feedback criminal background and Motor Vehicle Record. Current Drivers License and automobile insurance are also required. Criminal backgrounds are evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering several factors (timing frequency severity and job relation).
What Second Harvest has to offer:
- Work with a purpose: As one of middle Tennessees largest nonprofits our local hunger relief work is uniquely rewarding hands on and solutions oriented. We are innovative mission-focused diverse collaborative values-driven and focused on results. A career with Second Harvest ensures that you not only earn a paycheck but also help your local community through meaningful work. If you are passionate about serving your neighbors in need and are committed to our mission of ending hunger we invite you to join our 120 person team in the fight against hunger as we work to achieve our vision of a hunger free community.
- Award winning workplace: we are a best-in-class workplace because we are passionate and people focused we listen respect care and challenge each other so that our neighbors can count on us. Our employees have identified us among The Tennesseans Top Workplaces eight times based solely on employee surveys and feedback. We are invested in our team and offer frequent whole-person wellness opportunities through our Harvest Wellbeing Program. We focus on staff physical and mental health financial empowerment personal and professional development as well as social and community engagement. There is ample opportunity to be engaged have work-life-balance and grow with Second Harvest.
- Compensation & Benefits: Second Harvest is proud to offer rich and affordable total compensation packages. Full-time employment includes 34 days off medical (employee-only is 100% employer paid) dental vision 403b retirement (up to 3% match 5% base length of service vesting) disability insurance (short and long term) and long-term care insurance.
- DEIB & Equal Employment Opportunity: Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee provides equal employment to all applicants and employees based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other legally protected status. We believe that inclusion and belonging strengthen our team drive innovation and enhance our ability to serve our community.
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