Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Salary: $85,000–$100,000

Location: Bethesda, MD - 100% Onsite | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Looking for a Senior Accountant opportunity where your work makes a difference? Join a well-established, mission-driven organization with a collaborative accounting team, excellent benefits, and a welcoming environment where your contributions are genuinely valued. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nonprofit or independent school accountant who enjoys being hands-on, taking ownership of the month-end close, and working closely with leadership and other departments. Here's what makes this opportunity worth exploring:

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• Great Work Schedule! Enjoy a consistent 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM schedule, Monday through Friday.
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• Generous Retirement Benefits! Employer retirement contributions to help you build your financial future.
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• Generous Paid Time Off! Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
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• Excellent Health Benefits! Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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• Extra Financial Protection! Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
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• Free Daily Lunch! A convenient perk that saves you time and money.
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• Professional Growth! Opportunities for continued learning and development while expanding your accounting expertise.
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• Leadership Exposure! Work directly with the Controller and CFO in a collaborative, close-knit accounting team.
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• Variety & Ownership! Gain hands-on exposure to financial reporting, general ledger accounting, investments, audits, and process improvements.
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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, and monthly reconciliations.
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• Support month-end and year-end close and prepare financial reports.
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• Analyze financial activity, investigate discrepancies, and perform budget-to-actual analysis.
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• Support fund accounting, contributions, investments, endowments, and fixed assets.
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• Prepare audit schedules and documentation and assist with annual audits and Form 990 reporting.
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• Partner with accounting leadership to strengthen internal controls and improve processes.
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with substantial accounting coursework.
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• Minimum 2 years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated responsibility for full-cycle accounting.
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• Direct, hands-on accounting experience within a nonprofit organization or independent school.
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• Demonstrated experience completing the full month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, adjustments, and financial reporting.
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• Working knowledge of nonprofit gift accounting, including contributions, pledges, and donor-restricted funds.
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• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial statement preparation.
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• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
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Interviews are underway, and our client is looking to hire ASAP. Apply today for immediate consideration!

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