Gift Processing Accountant — Nonprofit (Hybrid)

The Aspen Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

The Aspen Institute is seeking a Staff Accountant – Gifts Processing in Washington, DC. You will handle daily gift batches, ensure accurate records, and generate tax receipts using CRM+ and NetSuite.

This role supports the Office of Financial Operations and requires attention to detail. The ideal candidate brings nonprofit accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration or equivalent experience required.
• 3-5 years of nonprofit gift processing, accounting, or donor operations.
• Experience with NetSuite and Salesforce preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process daily gift batches following established procedures.
• Review gift documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Enter charitable contributions into CRM+ and NetSuite.
• Generate charitable tax acknowledgment receipts using templates.
• Maintain organized donor and financial records for month-end processing.

Skills

Excel (Advanced)

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Job description

The Aspen Institute is seeking a Staff Accountant – Gifts Processing in Washington, DC. You will handle daily gift batches, ensure accurate records, and generate tax receipts using CRM+ and NetSuite.

This role supports the Office of Financial Operations and requires attention to detail. The ideal candidate brings nonprofit accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a hybrid setting.