Accounting Assistant

HumanKind

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Lynchburg, Virginia

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reconciliations. Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities while managing company credit card compliance and administrative documentation.

Qualifications

You have strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, and excellent organizational, communication, and time management abilities. You also possess at least one year of bookkeeping and accounting support experience, along with an Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

pivot tables

bookkeeping

accounting support

Job Description

Position Title: Accounting Assistant

Location: Lynchburg, Hybrid

Benefits: 

  • Salary Range:$19.25-$22.25
  • Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to use at your discretion 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision 
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with company match and contribution
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Opportunities forprofessional development, skill-building, and career growth—including the ability to take on new responsibilities and advance internally
  • Life insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance

Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This position plays an important role in supporting daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.

Success In This Role Looks Like: 

Accounting & Financial Support

  • Accurately supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for both Humankind and LendingKind.
  • Timely processing invoices, deposits, and petty cash reconciliations.
  • Assisting with month-end and year-end close activities while meeting deadlines.
  • Supporting 1099 preparation, audits, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Administrative & Operational Support

  • Effectively managing company credit card administration and compliance.
  • Preparing contracts and maintaining organized documentation.
  • Coordinating incoming mail and supporting office operational needs.
  • Completing researchprojects andadditionalassignments with attention to detail.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

  • Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
  • Communicating effectively with internal teams. 
  • Maintaining a high level of accuracy while balancing multiple priorities.

Career Path: Accounting Assistant > Staff Accountant > Accounts Receivable Manager > Accounting Specialist > Controller > Chief Financial Officer

What You Bring To The Team: 

  • Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
  • Ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple deadlines.
  • Experience working in an office setting.

Requirements for Consideration: 

  • Associate’s degree in Accounting, BusinessAdministration, Finance, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant bookkeeping, or accounting support experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of one year of bookkeeping and accounting support.
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
  • Complete, pass, and maintain all required background checks and drug test.

Why Join HumanKind: 

At HumanKind, your work has real impact. Whether you’re working directly with children and families or supporting programs behind the scenes, you’ll be able to see how what you do contributes to meaningful outcomes in your community.

We’re a mission-driven, growing organization where your role won’t feel small. You’ll have opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and grow your career over time. Many of our team members expand their responsibilities or move into new roles as they develop.

You’ll also be part of a supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration, kindness, and showing up for one another. We work hard, but we also enjoy what we do—and who we do it with.

We Value:

  • Actively working for equity and inclusivity, practicing humility and curiosity,takingresponsibility, continuously evolving for change.
  • Prioritizing caring for our people, fostering a nurturing environment, celebrating small wins, acknowledging challenges,embracinginnovation and adaptability.
  • Nurturing growth inourselvesand others,leveragingstrengths, equipping with tools for success, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Staying mission-focused, serving with empathy, putting egos aside, upholding ethics, communicating openly,providing support, and encouraging feedback.

While our recruitment platform may offer optional AI-based tools, HumanKind does not rely on artificial intelligence to evaluate, screen, or disqualify candidates. Every application is reviewed by our team, and applicants have the option to opt out of AI assessments at any time.

HumanKind

Our Mission Remains the Same. We strengthen individuals and families and lift them up to instill hope. Since 1903, HumanKind’s mission has been consistent, providing guidance and assistance to those striving to live better and healthier lives. We have been resilient and built momentum, awareness and success in this approach. Today, building on more than 100 years of faithful service, HumanKind is the catalyst for community action, addressing the complex challenges faced by thousands of children, individuals and families in our region and across the state of Virginia. We believe community well-being starts with a solid foundation for everyone. Our unique wrap-around approach allows our most vulnerable neighbors to achieve stability and strengthen their capacity to thrive in our communities. To better amplify our impact, we partner with a growing network of engaged donors, foundations and community leaders to effectively leverage valuable resources and collectively ensure our communities remain vibrant for everyone.
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