Nonprofit Staff Accountant

Non-Profit Organization; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Non-Profit Organization based in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced AR/collections professional to manage the full accounts receivable cycle within a mission-driven finance team.

You will handle credit analyses, invoicing, cash postings, and month-end close, collaborating with internal staff and customers. Strong nonprofit experience and meticulous accounting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher with 5+ years in credit, collections, billing, and accounting.
• Nonprofit or association experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in accounts receivable, collections, billing, or related function; strong analytical skills.

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 accounts receivable 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

Spreadsheet skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization

Self-motivation

Team player

Education

Associate's degree or high school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial databases

Job description

Job Description Why You Want To Work Here:

Our client is a well-known and highly respected international nonprofit scientific organization headquartered in Washington, DC. With a history spanning nearly 175 years, this organization is one of the world's largest multidisciplinary scientific societies and a leading publisher of scientific research. The role offers broad exposure across the full accounts receivable cycle, including credit analysis, sales tax reporting, journal entries, and month-end close, making it an ideal fit for someone looking to grow their accounting skillset within an established, mission-driven organization.

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 accounts receivable 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

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 working in a nonprofit or association is strongly preferred
• Previous experience in accounts receivable, collections, billing, or a related accounting function
• Strong spreadsheet and computer skills with experience working in financial databases
• Comfortable analyzing financial data and researching and resolving discrepancies
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with the ability to independently manage day-to-day responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively within a Finance department