Accounting Assistant

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 for professional development, skill-building, and career growthincluding 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 research projects and additional assignments 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, Business Administration, 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 doand who we do it with.

We Value:

• Actively working for equity and inclusivity, practicing humility and curiosity, taking responsibility, continuously evolving for change.
• Prioritizing caring for our people, fostering a nurturing environment, celebrating small wins, acknowledging challenges, embracing innovation and adaptability.
• Nurturing growth in ourselves and others, leveraging strengths, 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.