Senior Accountant

Calibre CPA Group•Bethesda, MD

4d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Were looking for a Senior Accountant to help lead the day-to-day finance operations for a diverse mix of clients. This role combines accounting know-how, client collaboration, and light team leadership. If you enjoy digging into numbers, optimizing systems, and helping mission-driven organizations thrivethis could be the perfect fit.

Requirements

Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
2+ years of experience (bonus if in a public accounting or nonprofit setting).
Advanced QuickBooks and Excel skills.
Familiar with budgeting, compliance, grant reporting, and audits.
Strong communicator and problem solver.
Authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience (bonus if in a public accounting or nonprofit setting).

Responsibilities

Own the monthly and annual close processthink reconciliations, reports, and audit prep.
Keep ledgers clean and compliant with GAAP and other reporting standards.
Track budgets, flag variances, and help teams make informed decisions.
Allocate payroll/overhead costs to programs and grants.
Maintain cash flow forecasts and track investments.
Handle compliance filings (payroll, sales, nonprofit, etc.).
Work directly with clients' leadership and program staff to set up efficient finance systems.
Support the financial reporting process for audits and board meetings.
Train and guide junior team membersshare the why behind the numbers.
Coordinate with payroll providers and vendors as needed.
Spot opportunities to improve client operations or expand services.
Be a finance lead on internal cross-functional teams (tech, DEI, social, etc.).
Support special projects, rollouts, and continuous learning across the team.