Impactful Nonprofit Accountant — AR & Month-End

ROCS Grad Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCS Grad Staffing partners with a renowned international nonprofit scientific organization headquartered in Washington, DC, offering broad exposure to the full accounts receivable cycle. This role provides opportunities in credit analysis, tax reporting, journal entries, and month-end close within a mission-driven finance team.

Ideal candidates bring experience in nonprofit accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage day-to-day AR responsibilities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or high school diploma with at least 5 years of experience in credit, collections, billing, and accounting; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit or association is strongly preferred.
• Experience in accounts receivable, collections, billing, or related accounting functions.
• Strong spreadsheet and computer skills with experience in financial databases.
• Comfortable analyzing financial data and resolving discrepancies.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with the ability to manage day-to-day responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support throughout the accounts receivable and collections process.
• Collect outstanding invoices and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Perform pre-sale credit risk evaluations and assist with credit approval decisions.
• Apply cash receipts, process and post credit card payments, and issue sales invoices.
• Prepare accounts receivable aging reports and analysis.
• Assist with commission and fee calculations.
• Complete monthly gross receipts and sales tax reports and filings.
• Respond to inquiries and communicate with internal staff and customers.
• Update vendor forms and maintain accurate financial documentation.
• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.

Skills

Credit analysis

Accounts receivable

Billing

Detail-oriented

Communication

Team player

Education

Associate's degree or high school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Financial databases

Job description

ROCS Grad Staffing partners with a renowned international nonprofit scientific organization headquartered in Washington, DC, offering broad exposure to the full accounts receivable cycle. This role provides opportunities in credit analysis, tax reporting, journal entries, and month-end close within a mission-driven finance team.

Ideal candidates bring experience in nonprofit accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage day-to-day AR responsibilities in a collaborative environment.