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Senior Accountant 16703661
Washington, DCJob Title: Senior Accountant
Hybrid - 1 day in office
$40-$43/hr.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Finance team responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial records in compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. This role plays a pivotal part in managing the general ledger, supporting financial reporting, overseeing the monthly close process, and providing cross-departmental financial support. The Senior Accountant will also contribute to process improvements, budgeting support, and audit readiness, all in alignment with the mission and goals of the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Hybrid - 1 day in office
$40-$43/hr.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Finance team responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial records in compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. This role plays a pivotal part in managing the general ledger, supporting financial reporting, overseeing the monthly close process, and providing cross-departmental financial support. The Senior Accountant will also contribute to process improvements, budgeting support, and audit readiness, all in alignment with the mission and goals of the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and perform month-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
- Maintain a thorough understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Receipts processes and how they integrate with the General Ledger
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal policies, and external regulations, including grant and restricted fund accounting
- Monitor and analyze budget-to-actual variances; assist in forecasting and financial planning activities
- Maintain and manage the chart of accounts to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial coding
- Support the annual audit process through preparation of schedules, documentation, and timely responses to auditor inquiries
- Collaborate with program and departmental leads to ensure accurate allocation of expenses and compliance with grant reporting requirements
- Assist in preparation and submission of compliance filings such as IRS Form 990, sales tax reports, and other regulatory documents
- Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting systems
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and calculate monthly depreciation
- Perform treasury operations including daily monitoring of bank activity and reconciliation
- Generate ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA-track preferred
- Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
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