Accounting and Program Assistant

Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA)

Hiring Announcement for Accounting & Program Assistant

April 11, 2025

Position/Title: Accounting and Program Assistant (APA)

The Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA), a nonprofit organization based in northern Virginia, is looking for an experienced, reliable, and task-oriented part-time Accounting and Program Assistant (APA) who will be responsible for assisting with accounting responsibilities and numerous KDVA Programs such as events, chapter, and membership support. In addition, the APA will assist in operations and administrative tasks to help manage the further growth of KDVA. Position is 100% remote with a flexible work schedule.

KDVA’s mission is to enhance the Republic of Korea – United States Alliance by advocating for the Alliance and supporting the people who built and serve the Alliance.

Main Duties and Responsibilities.

Accounting Support –

Payroll

• Run Payroll and transfer funds to payroll account in our online banking.
• Work with Payroll Company for issues regarding tax, state, worker’s comp, etc.

Bank

• Make transfers and payments as necessary.
• Look over account weekly to make sure there aren’t any questionable charges. If there are, work with the bank to resolve them.
• Review our accounts/credit card plans and make sure we have the best accounts for what we need.

Work with the states for any documents or information needed.

Assist in gathering documents for 990 and other tax related issues.

Work with the accounting firm for budgets, financial reporting, etc.

Track monthly/quarterly transfers.

Obtain proper documents from vendors (1099, etc.)

Process expense reimbursements.

Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Programs Support -

• Event Support – Hands on support on-site to include but not limited to setting up/breaking down venue, AV coordination, and other support functions to ensure event runs smoothly.
• Assist in membership activities (i.e., membership drives, incentive programs, inquiries from members, etc.)
• Support KDVA chapters as needed.
• Take on special projects.

Required Skills -

• Accounting background.
• Have a support mindset: Understand the work expectations of the KDVA Staff and be committed to making their work more effective.
• Excellent communication: Have clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative and motivation: Be a self-starter; highly responsive with excellent follow-through and follow-up; and work independently. Be resourceful and adapt to changing priorities.
• Team-minded: Be friendly, professional, and respectful in working with outside organizations.
• Strong technology competency: MS Suite, virtual meeting/conference software, etc.
• Have your own reliable computer for remote working (with web camera and antivirus software, high-speed wireless internet, and smart phone).

Preferred Skills and Experiences -

• Familiarity with Quickbooks.
• Interest in Korea, Veterans, and their Families.
• Work experience with non-profit organizations preferred.
• Worked or lived in South Korea is desirable but not required.
• A bachelor’s degree is great but not required.
• Korean speaker is a plus.
• Department of Defense or Military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Work Hours -

• Part-time position with flexible business hours, 10-12 hours a week, Monday-Friday.
• Be available to support KDVA’s events and meetings on-site in the Washington, DC area that take place outside of the workplace such as events, banquets, and conferences.

Location Requirement -

· Must reside in the Washington, DC metro area – there is no relocation expense.

Compensation Range -

• The total compensation is $15,000.
• Fifteen vacation days.
• KDVA observes all U.S. federal holidays.
• No overtime; compensation time as needed.

We welcome your resumes and cover letters by 4:00 p.m. EDT on April 24, 2025 at: KDVAHire@gmail.com.

The employer does not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, sex, national origin, or veteran status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 10 – 12 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $15,000