Senior Staff Accountant
Cherry Bekaert•Washington, DC
•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Staff Accountant to join a mission-driven organization based in Washington, DC. This role is a key member of the accounting team, supporting the Accounting Director across a wide range of financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is looking to contribute to a fast-paced organization with a global impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience with accounts payable processing and vendor management
- Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Proficiency with QuickBooks (or similar accounting systems)
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, reconciliations)
- Solid understanding of GAAP
Nice To Haves
- Nonprofit accounting standards experience
- Grant and sponsor compliance experience
- Experience with Form 990 preparation
Responsibilities
- Support month-end and year-end close, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and ensure timely transaction posting
- Prepare account analyses and schedules for leadership review
- Own the full accounts payable (AP) process, including invoice processing, coding, and approvals, ensuring proper documentation and timely payments, vendor communication and issue resolution
- Track and process wire transfers, including international payments as needed
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and procedures
- Maintain compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
- Support grant and sponsor compliance, including proper expense classification and allocation
- Assist with preparation of Form 990 and related reporting
- Assist in preparation for annual financial audits and programmatic audits
- Provide documentation, schedules, and analysis to auditors
- Support process improvements and special projects as assigned
Benefits
- Mission-driven organization
- Collaborative environment
- Fast-paced organization
- Global impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
