Senior Accountant & Internal Controls Specialist (Nonprofit)

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Accountant Specialist to join a mission-driven nonprofit organization. The role focuses on reviewing financial processes, internal controls, and accounting records, with a view to strengthening financial operations and overall effectiveness.

You will analyze financial reports, assess policy compliance, prepare detailed workpapers, and collaborate with leadership on process improvements and special projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting, audit, compliance, internal controls, or financial analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting processes.
• Experience reviewing and documenting business processes.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review financial processes, policies, and internal controls
• Analyze accounting records, reports, and supporting documentation
• Assess compliance with organizational policies and procedures
• Prepare detailed workpapers, reports, and recommendations
• Identify process improvement opportunities and control enhancements
• Partner with finance and operational teams on special projects
• Support investigations and strategic initiatives as assigned
• Communicate findings and recommendations to management

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Internal controls

Job description

Beacon Hill in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Accountant Specialist to join a mission-driven nonprofit organization. The role focuses on reviewing financial processes, internal controls, and accounting records, with a view to strengthening financial operations and overall effectiveness.

You will analyze financial reports, assess policy compliance, prepare detailed workpapers, and collaborate with leadership on process improvements and special projects.