Staff Accountant

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant will accurately prepare accounting records and review overall financial performance.  The Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring that the accounting records are accurate.  The Staff Accountant is also responsible for a variety of general accounting functions, including but not limited to preparing journal entries to support the monthly accounting close, account reconciliations, processing accounts payables, and assisting with the annual audit.  The Staff Accountant will be required at times to back up other accounting staff when necessary and will also have an opportunity to work on assigned special projects.

The Team:

At Kind Lending, our family of diverse and talented Kind Ambassadors are the driving force behind our new approach to the mortgage experience. They're the heart and soul of the organization and our "People Before Profits" mentality shines through in every department. Kind Lending is growing and is looking for top mortgage professionals who value opportunity, lasting business partnerships, and who live out our KIND mindset. Kind Lending is determined to provide the best service in the industry while also providing homebuyers a great selection of products to enhance their buying experience. Backed by our trusted leadership team, Kind Lending's friendly and professional model puts the “fun” in funding.

Pay Disclosure:

The starting base pay range for this position is $29.00 - $35.00 per hour. The actual base is dependent on many factors such as: work experience, business needs, market demands, and other compensation components. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. 

Job Location:

This job is located in the corporate office in Santa Ana, CA, hybrid 3 days per week, and remote from home for 2 days per week. The location is subject to change and may be modified in the future. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the monthly close process.
• Complete month-end activities and create journal entries.
• Perform GL and account reconciliation and analysis.
• Process and record invoices, payments, deposits, and expenses accurately and promptly.
• Verify and reconcile vendor invoices and statements, resolving any discrepancies.
• Organize and maintain accounting files, records, and documents.
• Assist in special projects and financial initiatives as assigned.

 Competencies:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Associates of Arts degree in Accounting or relevant certification in accounting a plus.  
• 3-5 years of experience as an accountant
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial controls
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel and aptitude to learn new software.

 Work Authorization:

Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S. without a visa sponsorship.

 Other Duties:

This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

 Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. 

Kind Lending is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, creed, color, orientation, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.