Non-Profit Auditor

Paro; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Paro is partnering with an established public accounting firm in Washington, D.C. to hire an experienced Auditor / Accountant to join its nonprofit audit practice.

This role focuses on planning, leading, and executing nonprofit audits and reviews; performing Single Audits; and mentoring junior staff, with direct client contact to deepen expertise in nonprofit and compliance auditing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of public accounting, audit, or related financial experience
• Hands-on experience performing financial statement audits for nonprofit organizations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAGAS, and SAS auditing standards
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing client deadlines
• Strong analytical, communication, and client-facing skills
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting/audit software

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute nonprofit financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations
• Perform Single Audits and compliance testing, including major program determination and cost principles
• Conduct audit testing across internal controls, cash, A/R, A/P, capital assets, and expense accounts
• Perform compliance audits in accordance with GAGAS and applicable federal standards
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and support audit conclusions
• Draft audit reports and communicate findings, deficiencies, and recommendations to clients
• Review and analyze financial statements, trial balances, general ledgers, and journal entries
• Build strong client relationships and serve as a key point of contact throughout engagements
• Coach and mentor junior staff and interns during audit engagements

Job description

Auditor / Accountant | Public Accounting – Nonprofit Audit

Washington, D.C. | On-Site | Full-Time | $100K–$125K

Paro is partnering with an established public accounting firm in Washington, D.C. to hire an experienced Auditor / Accountant to join its growing audit practice.

Our client has been serving organizations for more than 35 years and specializes in audits for nonprofit organizations. This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who enjoys owning engagements, working directly with clients, and building deeper expertise in nonprofit and compliance auditing.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, lead, and execute nonprofit financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations
• Perform Single Audits and compliance testing, including major program determination and cost principles
• Conduct audit testing across internal controls, cash, A/R, A/P, capital assets, and expense accounts
• Perform compliance audits in accordance with GAGAS and applicable federal standards
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and support audit conclusions
• Draft audit reports and communicate findings, deficiencies, and recommendations to clients
• Review and analyze financial statements, trial balances, general ledgers, and journal entries
• Build strong client relationships and serve as a key point of contact throughout engagements
• Coach and mentor junior staff and interns during audit engagements

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of public accounting, audit, or related financial experience
• Hands‑on experience performing financial statement audits for nonprofit organizations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAGAS, and SAS auditing standards
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing client deadlines
• Strong analytical, communication, and client‑facing skills
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting/audit software

Preferred

• Active CPA license or currently pursuing CPA certification
• Experience leading audit teams or multiple concurrent engagements
• Experience with nonprofit grant compliance auditing
• Familiarity with CCH Axcess, Thomson Reuters Engagement Manager, Sage, and/or QuickBooks

$100,000–$125,000, based on experience and qualifications

Opportunity to take ownership of engagements and work closely with firm leadership