Senior Accountant

Overview

This Senior Accountant role supports a mission-driven, remote-first nonprofit organization by leading core accounting operations across three entities: a 501(c)(3), a 501(c)(4), and a single-member LLC. The position focuses on monthly close, payroll support, vendor and expense processing, and compliance with US GAAP and nonprofit-specific accounting standards. This is a temporary assignment of approximately 24 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly accounting close activities, including preparing journal entries and compiling monthly and annual account reconciliations, to maintain a 10-day close period across three entities.
• Assist in processing semi-monthly payroll and 401(k) contributions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and process third-party vendor invoices and employee reimbursements, verifying proper approvals and documentation.
• Ensure employee credit card charges are accurately coded to the appropriate accounts and entities.
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP and applicable 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) accounting rules.
• Contribute to the preparation of schedules and supporting documentation for annual financial audits.
• Support the preparation of information and schedules required for Form 990 production.
• Track time and billing separately for each entity, including the 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and single-member LLC.
• Collaborate with the finance team to address accounting issues, streamline processes, and support continuous improvement in financial operations.
• Work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Typically 3–7 years of professional experience in accounting.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, particularly for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations.
• Prior experience working with Sage Intacct.
• Prior experience working with Ramp.
• Prior experience working with Paychex.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Proficiency with Google Suite tools.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Ability to perform month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Experience with payroll processing and 401(k) contribution handling.
• Experience reviewing and processing invoices, reimbursements, and credit card transactions.
• Ability to prepare schedules and documentation for financial audits and Form 990.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a remote-first organization.
• Comfort working across multiple legal entities, including a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and single-member LLC.
• Familiarity with time tracking and billing by entity or project.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines, such as a 10-day close.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with finance colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Interest in or familiarity with mission-driven and nonprofit work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour.
• Eligibility for benefits may depend on job classification and length of employment.
• Potential benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employee and dependents; short and long-term disability; health spending account (HSA); transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off (PTO, vacation, or sick leave).

Location

• This is a fully remote contract position based out of Washington, DC.

Additional Information

• The role reports to the Director of Finance and works alongside another Senior Accountant.
• The organization uses tools such as Sage Intacct, Ramp, Paychex, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
• The monthly close cycle is fast-paced with a 10-day close period.
• The position requires managing overlapping priorities in a remote work environment.

Application Deadline

• This position is anticipated to close on June 26, 2026.