Senior Accountant

calibrecpagroup; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven clients

Autonomy and collaboration

Opportunities to grow in client-facing

Impactful, mission-aligned team

Job summary

Calibre is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead monthly/annual close for diverse nonprofit clients. You'll reconcile, report, assist audits, and ensure GAAP compliance while collaborating with program staff.

The role includes light team leadership and cross-functional coordination with payroll providers and vendors. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in accounting or related field, 3+ years in public accounting or nonprofit settings, and advanced QuickBooks and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance, or business.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or nonprofit settings.
• Advanced QuickBooks and Excel skills.
• Familiar with budgeting, grant reporting, and audits.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly and annual close process, including reconciliations and audit prep.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant ledgers and accurate reporting.
• Track budgets, variances, and support decision-making.
• Allocate payroll/overhead costs to programs and grants.
• Support payroll providers and vendors as needed.
• Prepare financials for audits and board meetings.

Skills

Strong communicator

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

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.
• Handle compliance filings (payroll, sales, nonprofit, etc.).

Client & Team Collaboration

• 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.

Growth & Leadership

• 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.