Senior Accountant (Non-Profit) 16806956
Cherry Bekaert•Washington, DC
•Hybrid
About The Position
A well-established, mission-driven organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support its day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This is a hands-on role ideal for a candidate who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys contributing to meaningful, community-focused work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3–7+ years of accounting experience
- Non-profit exposure strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with Month-end close
- Hands-on experience with Account reconciliations
- Hands-on experience with Financial reporting
- Experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks, Intacct, or similar)
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to grant accounting, fund accounting, or donor-restricted funds preferred
Responsibilities
- Support and execute the monthly close process, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Maintain and manage the general ledger, ensuring proper classification across programs and grants
- Prepare financial reports, schedules, and account analyses
- Assist with budget tracking and variance analysis
- Support grant accounting, compliance, and reporting requirements
- Contribute to audit preparation and external audit requests
- Collaborate with internal teams to provide financial insight and reporting support
- Identify and implement process improvements across accounting workflows
Benefits
- Competitive hourly or salary (depending on structure)
- Strong exposure to nonprofit finance operations
- Opportunity to grow into Accounting Manager / Controller track
- Collaborative and purpose-driven team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
