Accounting Manager

LATINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Personal days

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

LEDC in Washington, DC seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and compliance. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will supervise the Finance team and help ensure GAAP adherence and responsible use of resources.

Responsibilities include managing the general ledger, month-end close, accounts receivable, depreciation and allocations, preparing statements, supporting audits, and collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of financial management experience within a nonprofit organization, including supervising staff.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, and federal grant compliance.
• Experience with Sage Intacct software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to flex into grants management support as needed.
• Commitment to LEDC's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and ensure accuracy of financial statements, budgets, and reports in compliance with GAAP and regulations.
• Collaborate with Director of Finance to provide timely financial data for decision-making.
• Support audits (Single Audit and Form 990) preparation.
• Review monthly/quarterly program reports for accuracy.
• Manage full-cycle general ledger activities and month-end close.
• Oversee accounts receivable (A/R), invoicing, revenue recognition, and deposits.
• Manage depreciation, allocations, and net asset schedules; support grants-related allocations.
• Ensure internal controls and data integrity; identify process improvements.

Skills

Non-profit accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Grants coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

About LEDC: The Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) community development organization founded in 1991. LEDC is a local certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and HUD-Certified Housing Counseling agency committed to deepening its impact, strengthening institutional resilience, and positioning the organization as a long-term leader in economic development across the Washington Metropolitan Region. LEDC’s mission is to drive the economic advancement of Latinos and local communities by closing critical gaps in access to capital, knowledge, and opportunity. Through an integrated approach that combines financing, technical assistance, and housing support, LEDC equips entrepreneurs and families to build stability, grow assets, and achieve long-term prosperity. LEDC is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has offices in Arlington, VA; Baltimore, MD; and White Oak, MD; in addition to managing the Financial Empowerment Center in Wheaton, MD.

Our Mission: LEDC catalyzes economic advancement of Latinos and local communities by bridging the gap to capital and resources to achieve financial prosperity.

About the Finance Team: The Finance team supports LEDC’s mission by ensuring strong financial stewardship, accountability, and compliance across the organization. The team manages financial reporting, budgeting, grant and loan accounting, audits, and internal controls to support informed decision-making and responsible use of resources.

Working collaboratively across departments, the Finance team plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity while supporting the programs and services that advance economic opportunity in the communities LEDC serves.

Position Summary: The Accounting Manager is a key role responsible for overseeing LEDC’s day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role directly supervises the members of the Finance team and plays a pivotal part in maintaining the financial integrity and transparency of the organization.

Given the size of the Finance team, this role is also expected to stay flexible and support grants management tasks, currently led by the Senior Accountant and Senior Financial Portfolio Manager, as organizational needs require, particularly during high-volume periods or staff absences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and ensure the accuracy of financial statements, budgets, and other financial reports in compliance with GAAP and applicable financial regulations.
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance to provide timely and accurate financial data for decision-making.
• Support the Director of Finance in preparing audit schedules and documentation for the annual Single Audit and Form 990 process.
• Review monthly and quarterly program reports prepared by the Accounting & Grants Manager's team for accuracy before they are finalized.

Accounting Operations

• Manage full-cycle general ledger activity, including reconciliation of specified balance sheet accounts and the trial balance, and preparation and input of monthly journal entries.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including bank reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, receivables, and balance sheet accounts.
• Own the accounts receivable function: monthly A/R aging, new customer setup, invoicing and payment requests, and recording of revenue, invoices, and deposits.
• Manage recurring close schedules, including quarterly benefits and indirect cost allocations, the annual SEFA, and monthly depreciation, amortization, and net asset schedules.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements.

Payroll

• Record biweekly payroll expense in Sage Intacct and review the payroll register for accuracy.

Internal Controls & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure data integrity, appropriate internal controls, proper accounting methodology, and adherence to internal and external reporting deadlines.
• Manage and maintain financial systems and internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in financial operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specific duties may vary based on program needs, funding requirements, and operational priorities. As the role evolves, additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

We recognize that candidates may meet these qualifications in different ways and encourage individuals with a passion for community-centered work to apply, even if their experience does not align perfectly with every item listed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline that demonstrates the requisite knowledge to perform the duties of the job.
• A minimum of 5 years of financial management experience within a non-profit organization, including experience directly supervising or mentoring staff.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, and federal grant compliance.
• Experience with Sage Intacct software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness and ability to flex into grants management support (budget monitoring, funder coordination, and related tasks) as organizational needs require; comfort moving between core accounting work and grants‑adjacent support is a plus.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

Additional Qualifications

• Occasional travel (less than 10%) to support other LEDC office locations, as needed.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grants management, budget monitoring, or funder compliance in a nonprofit setting.
• CPA or other relevant professional certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with professional proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication in Spanish.
• Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners.
  • The office environment is generally climate‑controlled; however, temperatures may vary, and some individuals may find it too warm or too cool at times.
• Hybrid Work Model: LEDC maintains a hybrid workplace model. In‑office schedules vary by team, but all staff are expected to be able to report to the office any day of the week, as needed.
• Schedule: Typical office hours are Monday‑Friday, 9am‑5pm, however the finalized schedule is approved by this position’s supervisor. This is a full‑time, exempt position which typically requires 40 hours per week.
• Primary Reporting Location: 1401 Columbia Rd. NW, Unit C-1, Washington, DC 20009.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods (e.g., sitting at a desk).
• Ability to move about the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to occasionally move/lift/carry up to 10‑20 pounds (e.g., office supplies, files, equipment).
• Constant operation of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and scanner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet).
• Ability to hear and respond to spoken communication during meetings, calls, and office interactions.

This list is not exhaustive, and other reasonable physical requirements may be assigned as needed to support the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The salary range for this position is $97,450.00 - $110,050.00, commensurate with experience, and covers all hours worked. LEDC provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes

• Options for employer‑paid healthcare, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and personal days.
• Additional benefits and resources to support employee wellbeing.

Notices

Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact [e-mail]. LEDC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, with a drug‑free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, personal appearance, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We make hiring decisions solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

E-Verify

LEDC participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre‑screen candidates. For up‑to‑date information on E-Verify, visit e-verify.gov .