Bookkeeper

Our Mission: 

We’re delivering food justice one neighborhood at a time.

Kanbe’s Markets is on a mission to build a more inclusive food system by transforming food loss into food access. Our work serves the most vulnerable in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area while reducing unnecessary waste of nutritious foods discarded into landfills.

Summary of Position

The bookkeeper position will oversee the financial transactions for Kanbe’s Markets. Primary responsibilities are accounts payable/receivable management, payroll management, reconciliations, month-end close and reporting and compliance, treasury management, and financial control. 

Required qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting

• QuickBooks management experience 3+ years

• Bookkeeping experience 4+

• Must be able to perform all duties and responsibilities as assigned, which may include tasks not specifically outlined in the job description but are within the scope of the position.

• The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation is required.

Preferred skills: 

• Excellent communication

• Computer skills/ Quickbooks Online/accounting software

• Budget Development & Reporting

• Critical Thinking

Core Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Prepare Monthly Finance package for Finance Committee Review

  • Maintain and reconcile Quickbooks accounts

  • Adjust financial records to an accrual basis

  • Assist external accounting service in preparing annual audit reports and 990 tax returns

• Treasury Management

  • Manage bank accounts to optimize financial processes and ensure liquidity

  • Oversee fund management activities to maximize returns and ensure efficient utilization of financial resources

• AP/AR Management

  • Manage all accounts payables and receivables

  • Maintain strong relationships with outside company vendors/partners 

Compensation: Salary range is $50,000-$65,000, and will be commensurate with experience. 

Benefits | PTO: Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance at the time of hire. This position is primarily an ‘in person’ position at Kanbe’s warehouse. Kanbe’s  employees are generally permitted one work from home day every other week. In addition to company  holidays, this full time position is eligible for 14 days of paid vacation annually after 90 days of employment.

Kanbe’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.