Nonprofit Staff Accountant – Grants & GAAP Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health, dental, and

Vision plans for staff

403b retirement plan with employer</

Parental leave

Vacation and sick days

Job summary

Food & Water Watch is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Finance team in Washington, DC. The role will perform accounting, reporting, and compliance functions to support the organization’s financial operations.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will participate in month-end close, grant reporting, and ensure adherence to GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. This is a full-time, exempt position in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience; nonprofit experience strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP; nonprofit fund accounting knowledge a plus.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Familiarity with payroll systems and expense management tools like Bill.com, Paycor, Paychex.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Assist with grant/reporting and tax filings (IRS form 990).
• Prepare and review journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Remote collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Paycor

Paychex

Job description

Food & Water Watch is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Finance team in Washington, DC. The role will perform accounting, reporting, and compliance functions to support the organization’s financial operations.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will participate in month-end close, grant reporting, and ensure adherence to GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. This is a full-time, exempt position in a nonprofit setting.