Senior Accountant

The Ocean Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ocean Foundation in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to strengthen our financial operations. You will manage key accounting tasks, including processing accounts payable and reconciling accounts, while ensuring compliance with federal grants.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Accounting and 5-7 years of accounting experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector. This role offers a competitive salary between $100K - $125K, and the organization fosters an equitable workplace.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and record deposits.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Send monthly programmatic financial reports.

Skills

Excel skills

Accounting systems skills

Federal grant compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CMA or CMA-track

Job description

Do you love the ocean? Are you ready to be part of a team to strengthen, support, and promote global organizations dedicated to preserving ocean environments around the world? The Ocean Foundation, aDC-basednon-profit international community foundation is looking fora Senior Accountant to join our team!

Are you passionate about supporting the operational effectiveness of a nonprofit organization knowing that your efforts will assist with strengthening and promoting global organizations dedicated to preserving ocean environments around the world? The Ocean Foundation, a DC based non-profit international community foundation is looking to hire a Senior Accountant to join our team and grow with our organization.

In this position, the experienced professional will provide support by performing standard accounting and financial tasks such as process accounts payable, record deposits, reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts and send monthly programmatic financial reports. Successful candidates will also possess the ability to work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy, exhibit meticulous attention to detail with superb organization skills, and exercise critical thinking with a solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CMA or CMA-track strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit, grant-funded, or multi-entity environment.
• Progressive Nonprofit or grant accounting experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems skills.
• Substantial experience with federal grant compliance, cost allocation methodologies, and reporting required. Funder, governmental, and compliance reporting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and accountability.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Experience working within an internationally operating organization preferred.
• Must reside in the DC, MD and VA area.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

Salary Range: $100K - $125K

EEO Statement

At The Ocean Foundation, we believe that a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our organization and advances our mission. We are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected characteristic under applicable law.