Nonprofit Accounting Associate — Growth & Impact

Han Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Annual bonus

Job summary

Han Group is a nationally recognized advisory firm focused on nonprofit organizations across the United States. This Accounting Associate role supports day-to-day financial operations for a diverse nonprofit client portfolio, ensuring accurate records, timely close, and compliant reporting.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to gain hands-on nonprofit accounting experience within outsourced finance and advisory services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA or CPA eligible.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits.
• Ability to work independently on client assignments while maintaining accountability and precision.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting activities for multiple client engagements, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and general ledger support.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized financial records in accordance with firm standards and applicable accounting guidance.
• Support monthly close processes, including preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports for internal review and client delivery.
• Support budget preparation and monitoring activities, including assisting with budget schedules, variance analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Provide audit and attestation support, including preparing requested schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor or engagement team inquiries.
• Assist senior accounting associate with special projects, analyses, and ad hoc client requests as needed.
• Communicate professionally with internal team members and clients to request information, clarify transactions, and follow up on open items.
• Adhere to firm policies, confidentiality requirements, and quality control standards.
• Continuously develop technical skills and knowledge of nonprofit, outsourced accounting, and advisory practices.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA eligible

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Han Group is a nationally recognized advisory firm focused on nonprofit organizations across the United States. This Accounting Associate role supports day-to-day financial operations for a diverse nonprofit client portfolio, ensuring accurate records, timely close, and compliant reporting.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to gain hands-on nonprofit accounting experience within outsourced finance and advisory services.