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Accounts Officer
Organization
About Free The Slaves
Founded 25 years ago, Free the Slaves is a leading organization in the anti-modern slavery movement and is dedicated to changing the conditions that allow modern slavery to exist. Through innovative programs, FTS works at the community level to build resilient and resistant communities to modern slavery and leads advocacy at the global level. Currently, Free the Slaves works across the regions of the globe, including South and Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Free the Slaves runs the Freedom from Slavery Forum, and it is a member of the Global Coordinating Group (GCG) of Alliance 8.7, where it is one of the three organizations representing Civil Society.
Position Overview
Free the Slaves is seeking a dedicated and experienced Accounts Officer to ensure the effective financial management of the organization. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and donor requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, attention to detail, and experience working in the nonprofit sector. The Accounts Officer will work closely with the program teams and the Finance Consultant to ensure budgeting, financial planning, and audits. This position reports to the Executive Director.
This position will be based in Washington, DC, USA.
Responsibilities
The Accounts Officer will:
Accounting
The Accounts Officer Will
To Apply
Applicants should submit a tailored cover letter outlining their interest and experience, a resume, and a list of three references from former supervisors. PLEASE SUBMIT THESE AS ONE (1) WORD OR PDF DOCUMENT to Careers@freetheslaves.net
Please include your first and surname and the position in the email's subject line.
Deadline for Submissions
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Free the Slaves is an equal-opportunity organization. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and consultancies without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Survivors of modern slavery and trafficking are encouraged to apply
Job details
Country
Accounts Officer
Organization
- Free the Slaves
About Free The Slaves
Founded 25 years ago, Free the Slaves is a leading organization in the anti-modern slavery movement and is dedicated to changing the conditions that allow modern slavery to exist. Through innovative programs, FTS works at the community level to build resilient and resistant communities to modern slavery and leads advocacy at the global level. Currently, Free the Slaves works across the regions of the globe, including South and Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Free the Slaves runs the Freedom from Slavery Forum, and it is a member of the Global Coordinating Group (GCG) of Alliance 8.7, where it is one of the three organizations representing Civil Society.
Position Overview
Free the Slaves is seeking a dedicated and experienced Accounts Officer to ensure the effective financial management of the organization. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and donor requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, attention to detail, and experience working in the nonprofit sector. The Accounts Officer will work closely with the program teams and the Finance Consultant to ensure budgeting, financial planning, and audits. This position reports to the Executive Director.
This position will be based in Washington, DC, USA.
Responsibilities
The Accounts Officer will:
Accounting
- Accounts payable, invoices, credit card activity, review, code, and enter in Financial Accounting Software
- Accounts receivable, including processing contributions, producing statements of accounts, and account reconciliation as needed.
- Process employee expense reports
- Ensure accounts are up to date, and ensure monthly & timely financial statements
- Processing ACH payments and national and international wire transfers
- Credit card reconciliation
- Lead the annual budgeting process and ensure budget implementation
- Invoice creation and distribution as needed
- Develop and maintain a system of cash flow forecasting
- Process payroll as needed
- Support the audit and lead the engagement with auditors
- Manage bank relations and engagement
- Guide staff on finance & accounting as needed
- Manage existing payment systems, including PayPal and Stripe
- Ensure implementation of staff benefits: health insurance, life insurance, etc.
- Working with the development team, supporting state registrations
- Work with the team to ensure operational and accounting systems and software are working effectively
- Manage the relationship with vendors
The Accounts Officer Will
- Report to the Executive Director.
- Collaborate with the Finance Consultant
- Work closely with the Programs-Operations-Budget Liaison
- Collaborate with other members of the team as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience, preferably within the nonprofit/NGO sector.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and other related software, including Bill.com, Stripe, Paypal, Convera Global Pay, etc.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, donor compliance, and reporting standards.
- Excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Knowledge of U.S. local tax laws and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience working with donor-funded projects
- This position is based in Washington, DC, USA. The selected candidate will work from the HQ office in Washington, DC, USA.
- Prior experience in a similar role with an international non-governmental organization.
To Apply
Applicants should submit a tailored cover letter outlining their interest and experience, a resume, and a list of three references from former supervisors. PLEASE SUBMIT THESE AS ONE (1) WORD OR PDF DOCUMENT to Careers@freetheslaves.net
Please include your first and surname and the position in the email's subject line.
Deadline for Submissions
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Free the Slaves is an equal-opportunity organization. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and consultancies without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Survivors of modern slavery and trafficking are encouraged to apply
Job details
Country
- United States of America
- Free the Slaves
- Job
- Administration/Finance
- 3-4 years
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