Careers

Do you want to join an organization that works to make a daily difference in people’s lives? The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is seeking a self-directed and team-oriented Accounting Specialist to handle and process all accounts payable and receivables functions, including recording transactions and accruals, and prepare weekly payments of invoices.

This position reports to the Controller.

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the timely payment of BRAFB obligations through the accounts payable system and for their accurate recording in the general ledger; for posting payments to agency accounts in Ceres and working with agencies to resolve account balance issues; and for overseeing monthly printing and mailing of agency statements. Other general fiscal support includes maintaining supporting schedules in Excel relating to expense allocation, inventory activity, and other operational information.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum Associate degree in accounting, business administration or related field or equivalent amount of relevant training and/or experience
• Minimum three years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping organizing, reconciling, and processing accounts payable and receivable and other accounting related duties.
• Accounting and software data entry, reporting and database management experience preferably Microsoft Dynamics based ERP system
• Skill in the operation of computers with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Adobe Pro and proficiency in accounting / payroll systems such as Ceres and ADP
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with other team members;
• Position may be required to work occasional evening or weekends based on the needs of the food bank.

The position, based in Verona, is full-time with a competitive salary and benefits package. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume or BRAFB application to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 937, Verona, 24482 or via email to humanresources@brafb.org. Position will remain open until filled.

Join a highly collaborative and talented team at one of the most respected charities in the area. The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is seeking full-time Warehouse Assistants for their Verona, VA warehouse.  Duties involve activities associated with the receiving, storage and distribution of food products including packing orders, unloading deliveries, re-packing food products, operating warehouse equipment and general maintenance and clean-up.

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months warehouse or distribution experience performing order selection duties.

• Must have at least six months’ experience operating motorized equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks and stand-up rider.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Works cooperatively with volunteers and staff, works with detail in an accurate manner and ability to work independently.
• Individuals must have basic computer skills and the ability to learn new data applications.

This is a full-time position on-site in Verona, Virginia with excellent benefits: health, dental, vision, 401K retirement and immediate accrual of Paid Time Off (PTO).

The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Application can be obtained at www.brafb.org. To be considered submit a resume or an application to Human Resources Office, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, P.O. Box 937, Verona, VA  24482 or by email to humanresources@brafb.org.

(This position is on-site and in-person. It is expected that the CEO will live in the area served by the Food Bank.)

 The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (the Food Bank) is called to serve the growing numbers of community members who are living with hunger in the Blue Ridge region. Founded in 1981, this nonprofit was initially considered “an experiment in rural food banking.” Today, the organization is the largest hunger-relief organization in central and western Virginia. With a service area that covers about a third of the state, the Food Bank is one of seven food banks in Virginia and a partner food bank of Feeding America. The Food Bank serves 25 counties and eight (8) cities through a branch system with warehouses in Verona (headquarters), Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Winchester.

In 2023, the Food Bank identified its 5-year strategic direction using insights from their guests, neighbors, and partners regarding priorities or challenges related to charitable food assistance. The knowledge gained from Food Bank-hosted listening sessions, additional research, and decades of food banking experience guided the development of a bold roadmap. The following strategic goals will deepen the Food Bank’s impact in the years ahead:

• Eliminate Disparities in Access to Nutritious Food – Strengthen and diversify our partnerships to provide effective and equitable food assistance
• Improve Health of Guests – Prioritize and expand access to nutritious and desirable foods
• Support Household Financial Stability – Connect neighbors with resources that support their food security and health
• Maintain a Strong and Sustainable Organization – Continued investment and improvement in data and insights, human resources, communications, infrastructure, revenue, and equipment

The Food Bank seeks a leader who will work passionately to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food. This individual will be a tireless advocate for the Food Bank’s mission and impact and will inspire others to support successful outcomes. This experienced leader is dedicated to the Food Bank’s trajectory and will collaborate with the Board, staff, volunteers, donors, supporting organizations, and other partners to achieve the organization’s ambitious goals. This individual has experience leading and directing complex organizations with diverse internal and external constituencies.

They may have prior experience in the nonprofit, corporate, and/or government sectors that equip them to excel in an organization where no two days will be the same.  They have experience sharing leadership and collaborating with a diversity of internal and external constituencies to achieve results. This person flourishes in complex environments and enjoys working with partners and stakeholders representing many lived experiences and perspectives. They care about the people served by the Food Bank.

If you want to play a key role in this dynamic organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates. The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for the Food Bank’s purpose, mission, core values and beliefs, and demonstrate your organizational impact in current or prior roles.

This role will be filled as soon as possible, and the application deadline is Friday, March 21, 2025.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants in all aspects of human resource management. Equal employment opportunities (EEO) are available to all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, genetics or otherwise qualified person with disabilities.

The policy does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance criteria, or qualifications in order to give preference to any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the above prohibitions.