Senior Accountant

Kforce Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Job summary

Kforce's client, a mission-driven nonprofit in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Manager of Accounting & Compliance to own complex nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and audits. Hybrid schedule with two days/week in the DC office.

The role requires leadership on grants, revenue recognition, budgets, and internal controls while collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in nonprofit accounting and a CPA with deep GAAP knowledge, capable of guiding complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license required or in active pursuit.
• 10+ years in nonprofit accounting/compliance with progressive responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare Standalone/Consolidated fin stmts and elimination entries.
• Ensure GAAP and nonprofit standards compliance across activities.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit management

Revenue recognition

Budgeting/forecasting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains

Management Reporter

Concur

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Accounting & Compliance to join its finance team. This hands-on individual contributor will own complex nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, compliance, audit, revenue recognition, budgeting, and special projects. The ideal candidate brings deep nonprofit accounting expertise, strong technical judgment, and the ability to independently manage complex projects while collaborating effectively across the organization. This position follows a hybrid schedule with two days per week in the Washington, DC office. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, analysis, and financial reporting
• Prepare and review standalone and consolidated financial statements and elimination entries
• Ensure accounting activities comply with GAAP and applicable nonprofit accounting standards
• Manage complex revenue recognition for grants, contributions, pledges, contracts, restricted funding, and conditional awards
• Oversee accounting and compliance for federal and non-federal grants, including Uniform Guidance requirements
• Lead financial statement, Single Audit, grant compliance, and other audit activities
• Maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cost allocations, indirect cost analysis, and budget-to-actual reporting
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues independently
• Support investment, endowment, lease, real estate, and multi-entity accounting
• Support Form 990 and other regulatory requirements
• Prepare financial analysis and reporting for senior leadership and governance stakeholders
• Identify process and control improvements and lead special accounting and compliance projects
• Serve as a technical accounting resource and provide guidance and mentorship to team members

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• CPA license required
• 10+ years of progressive nonprofit accounting and compliance experience, including significant experience operating at the Accounting Manager level or above
• Extensive experience with nonprofit revenue recognition, including accounting for grants, contributions, pledges, contracts, restrictions, conditions, and other complex revenue arrangements
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Demonstrated federal and non-federal grant accounting experience, including familiarity with Uniform Guidance
• Direct experience leading or managing annual financial statement and Single Audits
• Strong month-end and year-end close, general ledger, account reconciliation, and financial reporting experience
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements and elimination entries
• Strong internal controls, audit, and compliance background
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cost allocations
• Experience communicating financial information to senior leadership and governance stakeholders
• Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to research and resolve complex accounting issues independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical accounting matters to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage projects independently, meet deadlines, and work effectively within a collaborative environment

Preferred Experience

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains
• Management Reporter and Concur
• ERP evaluation, implementation, or system conversion experience
• Investment and endowment accounting
• Real estate, lease, and multi-entity accounting
• Cost allocation plans and indirect cost rate calculations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working in a complex, fast-paced nonprofit environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.