Financial Operations Specialist

Comfort Food Community is seeking a Financial Operations Specialist located on-site in our Greenwich, NY location. This is a 40 hour/week position with a pay range of $25-$28 per hour, depending on experience.

About Comfort Food Community

Comfort Food Community works to strengthen our region’s food system by increasing access to fresh, healthy food; supporting local agriculture; and advancing community health. We are a mission-driven, fast-growing nonprofit committed to improving food security and building stronger communities.

Position Summary

Comfort Food Community is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Operations Specialist to support both day-to-day bookkeeping with some higher-level financial processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring accuracy, integrity, and efficiency across all financial operations while contributing to financial planning and organizational improvement.

If you enjoy balancing routine accounting work with analytical projects and process improvements, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Daily Accounting

• Maintain accurate and timely financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.

• Process invoices, expense reports, vendor payments, and employee reimbursements.

• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial accounts regularly.

• Manage payroll preparation and assist with required reporting.

• Organize and maintain financial documentation and support audit readiness.

Controller-Level Functions

• Prepare monthly financial statements.

• In collaboration with the Executive Director:

  • Monitor cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting activities.

  • Support month-end and year-end close processes.

  • Develop and refine internal financial controls, policies, and procedures.

• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and other financial partners.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend Finance Committee meetings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

• 2–5 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial operations.

• Familiarity with GAAP principles and standard accounting practices.

• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks), work flow software (e.g., Asana), Excel, and Microsoft 365.

• Knowledge of grant accounting, including state and private funding, is preferred.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Who You Are

• Someone who works well independently and takes ownership of financial processes.

• A problem-solver who can spot inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

• A collaborative team member who can partner across departments and clearly communicate financial insights to leadership.

Benefits

• Health insurance with 50% employer contribution

• 20 days of PTO

• 9 paid holidays

Send cover letter and resume to hiring@comfortfoodcommunity.org