Staff Accountant
Washington, DC
Operations – Finance /
Full-time /
Hybrid
About KIND
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child’s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.
Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, as part of the finance team, KIND’s Staff Accountant will provide administrative support to the accounting department by performing various clerical tasks. The staff accountant should be outgoing, motivated, intellectually curious, and proactive.
This role is based remotely in the Washington DC area, with a requirement of one day per week in the office at Headquarters.
Essential Functions
- Maintains financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
- Prepares journal entries, account reconciliations, and assists with monthly close processes.
- Assists in expense reimbursement and credit card reconciliations.
- Maintains documentation for accounts payable and treasury and conducting internal audits.
- Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Meets processing and reporting deadlines.
- Responds to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits.
- Ensures compliance with GAAP.
- Assists the Accounts Payable Manager and Controller as needed.
- Supports duties related to accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Manages basic office administrative tasks including bank deposits, filing, reporting, and emailing.
- Maintains vendors and employees’ profiles.
- Assists with other ad hoc projects as requested by management.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or similar field required.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant, hands-on accounting experience.
- Proficient to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel.
- Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently on assigned duties.
- Excellent communication skills and social skills for teamwork and management.
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities; ability to deliver high-quality results in a timely manner.
- Ability to work within an office environment and have regular interaction via telephone, video conference, IM, and email with KIND's team.
- Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites (such as Teams, Excel, etc.)
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate.
- Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and communication styles.
- Commitment to prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as embracing transparency and authenticity in daily work life.
- Be disciplined and nimble to ensure delivery on our core mission of access to justice and protection of children’s wellbeing and rights.
- Ability to multitask and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance.
- Experience working and communicating in a remote environment.
$54,285.97 - $67,857.46 a year
Our Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the two medical plan options, dental, and vision.
- Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.
- Pre-tax transit and parking spending account.
- Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
For a complete list of benefits, please click here.
Our Focus on Wellness
KIND recognizes that our ability to help our clients starts with helping our team members. KIND has prioritized wellness for employees through Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings, Wellness Platforms, Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs, Time Away and Office Wellness Activities.
For more information regarding our Wellness initiatives please visit this link.
KIND requires all staff be COVID vaccinated with the exception of those who have medical or religious beliefs exemptions.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org/join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter.
KIND has an organization-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to create a work environment where everyone has a sense of belonging. Individuals from historically underrepresented or underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: KIND is committed to an ethical recruitment and hiring process and maintains a firm “no fees” recruitment policy. We will never charge a fee or ask for money as part of the application process. KIND also conducts all interviews via telephone or video conference, and at no time will KIND engage in a text or mobile app-based application or interview process. For more information, please visit the following website: https://supportkind.org/join-the-team/kind-employment-practices/.
