Senior Accountant

The National Park Foundation•Washington, DC

10h

About The Position

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of the National Park Foundation (NPF), with primary responsibility for month-end close, investment accounting, and fund management. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting across donor-restricted and park-designated funds, supports compliance with donor intent, and serves as a primary liaison for fund administration, including park partners and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, including restricted funds and donor compliance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external partners (including park staff).
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
5 –10 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or foundation environment.
Knowledge of Net Suite, Intacct or other accounting software.

Responsibilities

Prepare NPF monthly financial reports, an interactive process with the managers of those departments that require open communication.
Assist the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards.
Partner with internal departments to provide financial insights and support programmatic decision-making.
Produce and distribute quarterly financial reports to National Park partners with invested balances.
Prepare financial summaries for restricted, endowed, and park-specific funds.
Review daily banking activity, prepare journal entries, and maintain accurate cash records.
Perform bank, subledger, and general ledger reconciliations.
Maintain schedules supporting pledges, receivables, and other key balances.
Ensure proper recording of in-kind contributions in coordination with Development and Raiser’s Edge.
Record and reconcile all investment activity, including earnings, fees, realized/unrealized gains and losses, and fund transfers.
Perform monthly reconciliation of investment accounts to the general ledger.
Maintain detailed fund records, including donor restrictions, purpose, and historical activity.
Serve as the primary point of contact for fund balance inquiries from internal teams and park partners.
Partner with the Grants team to ensure disbursements align with donor intent and available fund balances.
Support the Guest Donation Program, including fund setup, reporting, and ongoing inquiries.
Review, value, and record gifts of stock received through brokerage accounts in accordance with established policies.
Reconcile brokerage accounts monthly and ensure completeness and accuracy of recorded activity.
Perform quarterly reconciliation of charitable gift annuities and ensure proper recording in Raiser’s Edge.
Serve as liaison with external investment managers to enhance reporting, transparency, and operational efficiency.
Prepare investment-related schedules and documentation to support the annual audit.
Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requests for annual financial statement audits and interim procedures.
Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide actionable insights to management.
Assist in the review of expenses, credit card activity, and cash receipts to ensure adherence to internal controls.
Serve as backup for remote deposit processing.
Maintain strong communication and collaboration across departments, including Development, Grants, and Programs.
Conduct fund-level analysis and research to support stewardship and financial transparency.