Nonprofit Accountant / Senior Accountant — Temporary

The Robert Joseph Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert Joseph Group is recruiting an experienced Accountant or Senior Accountant for an immediate assignment with a nonprofit client in Washington, DC (N.E.). This hands-on role focuses on reconciliations, AP, journal entries, and audit support to keep daily accounting moving and ready for audits.

Strong nonprofit accounting experience and Blackbaud Financial Edge proficiency are preferred. This onsite position requires five days per week in DC (N.E.).

Qualifications

• Nonprofit accounting experience required; solid debits, credits, reconciliations, and nonprofit reporting.
• Experience with day-to-day accounting and supporting GL, close, and annual audit.
• Blackbaud Financial Edge experience strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented, sound judgment, able to work independently while communicating with finance team.
• On-site five days per week in Washington, DC (N.E.) and ready to start promptly.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts; investigate discrepancies and resolve items.
• Process and review accounts payable with coding, approvals, and vendor discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and other accounting activity.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with accurate records and schedules.
• Prepare audit schedules, workpapers, and documentation; respond to requests from leadership and external auditors.
• Support accounting for investments, donor-restricted funds, net asset releases, and interfund transactions as needed.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules; assist with Form 990 support and other reporting needs.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

GL & AP/AR

Audit support

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Clear communication

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Job description

Washington, DC (N.E.) | On-site, five days per week
Pay: $38.50/hour plus DOE | Free on-site parking
Immediate start | Initial assignment: 4-6 weeks or longer

Robert Joseph Group is recruiting an experienced Accountant or Senior Accountant for an immediate assignment with a nonprofit client in Washington, DC (N.E.).

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who knows nonprofit accounting, enjoys working through reconciliations, and can keep daily accounting and audit preparation moving. The immediate priorities include account reconciliations, accounts payable, credit card activity, journal entries, and audit support.

The preferred start is early the week of October 19, allowing time to work alongside the departing accountant.

What you’ll do

• Reconcile bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts; investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding items.
• Process and review accounts payable, including account coding, approvals, and vendor discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and other accounting activity.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, maintaining accurate records and supporting schedules.
• Prepare audit schedules, workpapers, and documentation; respond to requests from finance leadership and external auditors.
• Support accounting for investments, donor-restricted funds, net asset releases, and interfund transactions, as needed.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules and assist with Form 990 support and other reporting needs.

What we’re looking for

• Nonprofit accounting experience is required, with a solid understanding of debits, credits, reconciliations, and nonprofit financial reporting.
• Experience performing day-to-day accounting and supporting the general ledger, close, and annual audit.
• Blackbaud Financial Edge experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while communicating clearly with the finance team.
• Availability to work on-site five days per week in Washington, DC (N.E.) and begin promptly.

Assignment and permanent consideration

The initial temporary assignment is expected to last 4-6 weeks or longer. Candidates seeking a permanent position are also welcome; the client may consider a temporary-to-permanent arrangement. The anticipated permanent salary for the Senior Accountant level is $80,000-$85,000, depending on experience. Permanent employment is not guaranteed.