Senior Accountant (Non-Profit) 16806956

Cherry Bekaert

Washington

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Detail Oriented, External Audit, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Fund Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, Intuit Quickbooks, Journal Entries, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Restricted Funds, Team Player, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Washington
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title: Senior Accountant – Non-Profit
Location: Washington - Maryland - Virginia area
Work Environment: Hybrid / Remote (flexible based on candidate)
Compensation: Competitive hourly or salary (depending on structure)

Overview
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.

Key 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3–7+ years of accounting experience, with non-profit exposure strongly preferred
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Month-end close
    • Account reconciliations
    • Financial reporting
  • Exposure to grant accounting, fund accounting, or donor-restricted funds preferred
  • 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

Why This Role

  • Strong exposure to nonprofit finance operations
  • Opportunity to grow into Accounting Manager / Controller track
  • Collaborative and purpose-driven team environment

About the Company

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