Overview
A stable, mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to join a small, collaborative Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact beyond traditional transaction processing by taking ownership of accounting operations, process improvements, and finance modernization initiatives.
Location and Work Environment
- Primarily remote work
- Washington, DC area preferred
Compensation
- Salary range: $70,000 – $90,000 plus bonus
Responsibilities
- Manage account reconciliations including bank, general ledger, deferred revenue, investments, payroll/benefits, accounts payable/accruals, and Shopify/eCommerce activity
- Support month-end close, financial reporting, payroll processing, and compliance activities
- Assist with audits, Form 990 preparation, and day-to-day operational accounting
- Improve accounting processes, procedures, workflows, and documentation
- Support finance modernization initiatives such as Sage Intacct implementation, reporting enhancements, and process automation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with departments across the organization
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
- Experience in nonprofit accounting
- Strong general ledger and reconciliation skills
- Experience with month-end close processes
- Proficient in Excel
- Experience supporting audits and compliance activities
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Benefits and Work Culture
- Flexible scheduling options
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Collaborative, low-ego environment valuing employee input
- Opportunity for high visibility and direct exposure to leadership
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and contributing to organizational improvement rather than a narrowly defined accounting role. The search process is active and moving quickly for the right candidate.