Nonprofit Staff Accountant: GAAP, Grants & Audit Ready

Food-; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

403b retirement plan with employer +1

Paid parental leave (12 weeks)

Vacation 3 weeks

Sick days 12

Personal days 5

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Food & Water Watch is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in Washington, DC. You will perform accounting, reporting, and compliance tasks, ensuring accurate recording of transactions and timely closes.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting (nonprofit preferred), GAAP proficiency, and experience with Sage Intacct/QuickBooks. Strong Excel skills and ability to collaborate across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA candidate preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience (nonprofit experience strongly preferred).
• Solid understanding of GAAP; knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting a plus.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar software.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and expense management tools (Bill.com, Paycor, Paychex).
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Familiarity with remote collaboration platforms (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Docs).
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries in Sage Intacct; handle accruals, prepaid expenses, and allocations.
• Assist with monthly financial statements and general ledger reconciliation.
• Support annual budget preparation and financial statement analysis.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory reporting for grants and taxes.
• Assist in year-end audits and IRS Form 990 filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Paycor

Paychex

Job description

Food & Water Watch is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in Washington, DC. You will perform accounting, reporting, and compliance tasks, ensuring accurate recording of transactions and timely closes.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting (nonprofit preferred), GAAP proficiency, and experience with Sage Intacct/QuickBooks. Strong Excel skills and ability to collaborate across teams are essential.