Senior Accountant

Truth Initiative; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Senior Accountant to support monthly financial processes and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role requires 5+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting. Responsibilities include account reconciliations, assisting with audits, and managing payroll processes. The position offers a hybrid work model and a salary range of $85,000-$90,000 per year with additional performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in accounting and finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Strong skills in Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to communicate effectively and solve problems.
• Experience with payroll processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts and post entries monthly.
• Prepare financial statements and account analyses.
• Assist with audits and compliance filings.
• Manage state registrations and sales tax remittances.
• Provide support for payroll processing schedules.

Skills

5+ years relevant experience

Strong excel skills

Exceptional analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Payroll background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or commensurate work experience

Tools

Acumatica or any accounting software

ADP

Job description

The Senior Accountant supports monthly financial close processes, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation. This role also assists with audits, compliance filings, payroll support, and special projects, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and operational efficiency.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (*ESSENTIAL DUTIES):

• Reconcile all Bank accounts and post related entries each month
• Reconcile Prepaid, AR, AP, Accrued and Fixed Assets and post all related entries
• Prepare monthly Benefit Allocation journal entry
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules (contract services, consulting, accounting, rent, legal, contributions and sponsorships)
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and account analysis, as needed

General Duties

• Assist with the annual processing of 1099s to ensure accurate and timely filing
• Assist Managing Director of Accounting with annual Audit and 990 schedules
• Assist Managing Director of Accounting with State Charitable filings and annual reports
• Assist with annual 401K Audit
• Manage State registrations for doing Business and remitting Sales Tax
• Back up for maintaining employee profile in Acumatica
• Assist Payroll Manager with schedules needed for processing payroll

Other

• Respond to ad hoc requests from management
• Other special projects as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred or commensurate work experience
• Strong excel skills
• Payroll background a plus
• Acumatica or any accounting software and ADP experience a plus
• Exceptional analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, strong collaborator and manages competing priorities effectively

This position is based in Washington, D.C. with a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two telework days.

The salary range for this role is starting at $85,000-$90,000 on a national basis. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, relevant work experience, skillset, internal equity, location, and certifications, consistent with applicable law. Salary is just one part of our total rewards package which additionally includes performance bonus for eligible roles, and competitive benefits.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume.

Mail Application Materials To

Human Resources

Attn: Senior Accountant

900 G Street, NW

Fourth Floor

Washington, DC 20001

Fax: [phone]

No telephone calls please.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability.