Hybrid Nonprofit Accounting Associate (GAAP Focus)

ACORE; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Robust health care options

Generous vacation policy with 15 days

11 federal holidays, plus the week off

Paid parental leave

Hybrid work schedule in DC

401(k) with employer contribution

Educational assistance

Talented team with mission-focus

Job summary

ACORE in Washington, DC is seeking an Accounting Associate to manage day-to-day accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close entries in Sage Intacct. This hands-on role sits on a small finance team where accuracy and audit readiness matter for our nonprofit mission in clean energy policy.

You’ll work with an outsourced accounting provider and internal staff, ensuring clean books, timely follow-ups, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of GAAP and applying it to journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and revenue recognition.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 2+ years of experience in accounting, AP/AR, or a similar role.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Ramp, and HubSpot.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Review invoices, code to accounts, process payments through Ramp, maintain vendor records, reconcile Ramp credit card activity, process employee reimbursements, answer questions about payment status.
• Accounts Receivable: Invoice dues, track collections with membership team, record event registrations and sponsorship revenue, manage receivables, track grant receivables and prepare draw requests, reconcile Sage Intacct revenue with HubSpot records.
• General Ledger and Month-End Close: Prepare GAAP journal entries, bank reconciliations, month-end close workbooks, and depreciation schedules.
• Audit, Tax, and Compliance Support: Prepare schedules for annual audit, Form 990 and 1099 materials, follow controls and document procedures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

2+ years accounting experience

Tools

Sage Intacct

Ramp bill pay

HubSpot

Job description

ACORE in Washington, DC is seeking an Accounting Associate to manage day-to-day accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close entries in Sage Intacct. This hands-on role sits on a small finance team where accuracy and audit readiness matter for our nonprofit mission in clean energy policy.

You’ll work with an outsourced accounting provider and internal staff, ensuring clean books, timely follow-ups, and clear communication.