Senior Accountant

Calibre CPA Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven clients

Autonomy and collaboration

Growth opportunities

Impactful work

Job summary

Calibre CPA Group is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Bethesda area to lead day-to-day finance operations for a diverse client base. The role blends accounting expertise with client collaboration and light team leadership to optimize systems.

You will own the close process, ensure GAAP compliance, and help manage budgets, audits, and grants. Strong communication is essential for coordinating with leadership and staff across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.
• 3+ years of experience in a public accounting or nonprofit setting.
• Advanced QuickBooks and Excel skills required.
• Familiar with budgeting, compliance, grant reporting, and audits.
• Strong communicator and problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly and annual close processes, including reconciliations and audit prep.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant ledgers and reporting standards.
• Track budgets, variances, and support informed decision-making.
• Allocate payroll/overhead costs to programs and grants.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and assist with investment tracking.
• Collaborate with client leadership and program staff to optimize finance systems.
• Support audits and board reporting processes.
• Mentor junior team members and share the rationale behind numbers.
• Coordinate with payroll providers and vendors as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve client operations or expand services.
• Serve as finance lead on internal cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong communicator

Problem solving

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Career Opportunities with Calibre CPA Group

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

We're looking for a Senior Accountant to help lead the day-to-day finance operations for a diverse mix of clients. This role combines accounting know-how, client collaboration, and light team leadership. If you enjoy digging into numbers, optimizing systems, and helping mission-driven organizations thrive-this could be the perfect fit.

Salary Range - $70,000 - $90,000 (depending on experience)

What You'll Do:

Finance & Accounting

• Own the monthly and annual close process-think reconciliations, reports, and audit prep.
• Keep ledgers clean and compliant with GAAP and other reporting standards.
• Track budgets, flag variances, and help teams make informed decisions.
• Allocate payroll/overhead costs to programs and grants.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and track investments.
• Work directly with clients' leadership and program staff to set up efficient finance systems.
• Support the financial reporting process for audits and board meetings.
• Train and guide junior team members-share the \"why\" behind the numbers.
• Coordinate with payroll providers and vendors as needed.
• Spot opportunities to improve client operations or expand services.
• Be a finance lead on internal cross-functional teams (tech, DEI, social, etc.).
• Support special projects, rollouts, and continuous learning across the team.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 3+ years of experience in a public accounting or nonprofit setting.
• Advanced QuickBooks and Excel skills.
• Familiar with budgeting, compliance, grant reporting, and audits.
• Strong communicator and problem solver.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

Perks of the Role:

• Work with purpose-driven clients and passionate colleagues.
• Balance of autonomy and collaboration.
• Opportunity to grow in client-facing, strategic, and operational areas.
• Be part of a mission-aligned team making real impact.

EEO STATEMENT

Calibre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.