Staff Accountant

National Nonprofits; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Labor Association (FLA) seeks an experienced Staff Accountant to join the Finance team. The role provides financial and administrative oversight by managing AP/AR and payroll processing, with additional duties in balance sheet reconciliations and international office financial management.

The position can be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States, and the salary range is $59–63K depending on experience. DC area preferred for occasional in-person collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3–5 years work experience ideal; nonprofit experience a plus.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills; accounting software experience required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and in a predominantly remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Process payroll.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Manage financial operations for the international office.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

ABOUT THE FAIR LABOR ASSOCIATION

The Fair Labor Association (FLA) promotes human rights at work. We are an international network of companies, universities, and labor and civil society organizations collaborating to ensure that millions of people working at the world’s factories and farms are paid fairly and protected from risks to their health, safety, and well-being. FLA has offices in the U.S., Switzerland, Türkiye, and Côte d’Ivoire, with members based in 21 countries and staff based in 16 countries. For more information, visit www.fairlabor.org. This is a Level 2 position that can be performed remotely from any location in the U.S. The salary range for this position is $59-63K depending on experience.

POSITION SUMMARY

The FLA seeks an experienced staff accountant to join our Finance team. The position will provide financial and administrative oversight by managing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for the organization, according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely, independent and accurate manner. Additional responsibilities to include payroll processing, balance sheet account reconciliations, and international office financial management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or postgraduate accounting/finance coursework.
• 3-5 years work experience ideal; non-profit experience a plus.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills; accounting software experience required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a predominantly remote environment.
• DC/Maryland/Northern Virginia geographic location preferred.