Senior Accountant (Non-Profit)

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