Senior Accountant — Nonprofit Finance Leader

The Heritage Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class health care

Employer-sponsored retirement funding

Generous paid leave policies

Job summary

A prominent non-profit organization in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide financial leadership and guidance, maintain general ledger, and ensure compliance with GAAP. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of experience, and CPA certification preferred. This full-time role offers a salary range of $72,000 to $82,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of general accounting or non-profit tax experience.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and presentations.
• Provide leadership to junior staff and interns.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Presentation skills

Public speaking skills

Strong attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master's degree in accounting or finance (preferred)

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Accounting database and software

Excel proficiency

Job description

A prominent non-profit organization in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide financial leadership and guidance, maintain general ledger, and ensure compliance with GAAP. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of experience, and CPA certification preferred. This full-time role offers a salary range of $72,000 to $82,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.