Senior Accountant -Non-Profit

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, grant and restricted-fund activity, budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation in a hybrid work environment.

This hands-on role requires independence, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to provide timely financial information to leadership, with emphasis on internal controls and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5–10 years accounting experience, nonprofit preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with grant accounting and restricted funds is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting activities including AR/AP, payroll, investments and grants.
• Prepare and post journal entries and month-end close.
• Reconcile bank accounts and ledgers; generate monthly statements.
• Maintain grants and restricted-fund accounting; support budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist with audits and tax reporting; strengthen internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant

Location: Washington, DC - Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

A mission-driven nonprofit organization in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, grant and restricted-fund activity, budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation. This is a hands-on accounting role ideal for someone who enjoys owning the details while also providing useful financial information to organizational leadership. The Senior Accountant will help maintain strong financial controls, ensure accurate and timely reporting, and support the organization’s overall financial operations. The position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts and disbursements, payroll, investments, fixed assets, and grants
• Prepare and post journal entries and adjusting entries
• Perform bank, general ledger, and account reconciliations
• Manage the month-end close and generate monthly financial statements and management reports
• Maintain accounting for grants, contributions, and restricted funds, including subsidiary-ledger reconciliations and reporting
• Prepare grant and fund activity reports
• Record investment activity and fixed-asset transactions, including depreciation
• Support payroll processing and related accounting
• Maintain appropriate GL classifications and accurate financial records
• Analyze actual financial performance against budgets and explain variances
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial projections
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for financial audits and tax reporting
• Maintain and help strengthen internal controls while ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Communicate financial information and respond to questions from organizational leadership and governance stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5–10 years of accounting experience
• Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred; experience within a nonprofit membership organization is especially valuable
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with month-end close, financial statements, reconciliations, budgeting, and audit preparation
• Experience with grant accounting and/or restricted funds preferred
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and work effectively with minimal supervision