Nonprofit Staff Accountant: Grants, GAAP & Audit Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Parental leave

Vacation days

Sick days

Personal days

Paid holidays

Winter break

Job summary

Food & Water Watch seeks a Staff Accountant to join its Finance team, handling accounting, reporting, and compliance to support the organization's financial operations.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the position covers journal entries, month-end close, grant reporting, and audits in a nonprofit setting. Salary range listed is $75,000–$85,000 with benefits and a focus on GAAP compliance.

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 accounting software (Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Familiarity with payroll systems and expense management tools (e.g., Bill.com, Paycor, Paychex).
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Familiarity with remote collaboration platforms (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google docs) for cross-functional teamwork.
• 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.
• Commitment to Food & Water Watch’s core values of justice, human dignity, fair treatment, and equity.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including bank reconciliation and credit card reconciliation.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial activities including journal entries in Sage Intacct.
• Assist with monthly financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Assist with monthly general ledger review and reconciliation.
• Assist with annual budget preparation.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP and other regulations.
• Assist with fiscal year-end audit preparation and fieldwork.
• Assist with preparation and filing of tax returns and regulatory reports.
• Assist in compiling schedules for annual audit and IRS Form 990 filings.
• Ad hoc projects and analysis.
• Contribute to special event and canvassing expenses reconciliation.
• Prepare and file quarterly and semi-annual lobbying reports.
• Maintain well-organized records.
• Help develop accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide new hire orientation for finance.
• Support donor engagement opportunities.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

GAAP knowledge

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Paycor

Paychex

Excel

Microsoft Office

Remote collaboration tools

Slack

Teams

Zoom

Google Docs

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Paycor

Paychex

Job description

Food & Water Watch seeks a Staff Accountant to join its Finance team, handling accounting, reporting, and compliance to support the organization's financial operations.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the position covers journal entries, month-end close, grant reporting, and audits in a nonprofit setting. Salary range listed is $75,000–$85,000 with benefits and a focus on GAAP compliance.