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Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture
Project
306 West Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801

Voice: 828-236-1282
Fax: 828-236-1280

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Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Job Openings: Finance Manager

Recent Openings:
Application period for this position is now closed.

TITLE: Finance Manager
POSITION: Full Time

REPORTS TO: Administrative Director

GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Finance Manager is responsible for executing the financial activities of the organization using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:
  • Fiscal record keeping functions including preparing, tracking and managing all data into the accounting system.
  • Process payroll and all related activities.
  • Reconcile bank accounts monthly and prepare statements for review.
  • Under the guidance of the finance committee, work with auditors to arrange, prepare and implement results of annual organization audit.
  • Organize and manage Finance Committee meetings and documentation.
  • Support Executive Director and Administrative Director in providing fiscal activity information for programmatic questions and planning.
  • Track, reconcile and report on grant budgets and contract payments and integrate new funding sources into existing accounting structure.
  • Prepare accurate and timely grant budget documents, quarterly reports and closeouts for grant reports.
  • Implement continuous financial audit, reporting and control systems to monitor the fiscal performance of the organization, cash flow and adherence to the budget.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and requirements in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations and reporting requirements for other funding sources.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Degree in accounting preferred
  • Experience in non-profit accounting
  • Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel
  • Experience with federal grant reporting, preferred
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks with minimal supervision
  • The analytical ability and mathematical proficiency to conduct financial analyses
  • Evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment


COMPENSATION: $30,000-34,000 depending on experience, plus vacation and holiday pay, insurance stipend, and participation in an IRA retirement plan with an employer match.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

TO APPLY: Applications only accepted by email. Please do not call or come by the office. Email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , subject line: Finance Manager. Attachments:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • References
  • Application (click to download)

The closing date for applications for this position is November 11, 2011.

To download a document of this job description, click HERE.

ASAP's board adopted policy prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. We actively solicit participation from all ethnic and racial backgrounds.

This job description is simply a description of the position and its normal duties. It is in no way intended to serve as any form of contract.

 
                                    
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