Senior Accountant - Nonprofit GAAP & Multi-Entity Close

The American Institute of Architects; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

401(k)

Flexibility

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Flexible spending accounts

Income protection – Life Insurance & d

Tuition and membership reimbursements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Smart Benefits transportation program

Job summary

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage general ledger accounting, month-end close, fund activity, and financial reporting for assigned entities. You will support audits, ensure GAAP compliance, and apply accounting policies with accuracy and timeliness.

This nonprofit role emphasizes grant accounting, investment activity, and intercompany coordination. It offers a hybrid work arrangement in the Washington, DC metro area with periodic on-site presence

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Experience in nonprofit grant and contribution accounting under ASU 2018-08.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills, including ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and annual close processes for assigned areas.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze balance sheet and general ledger accounts; resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee accruals, prepaids, intercompany activity, and deferred revenue.
• Support fixed-asset and construction-in-progress accounting and AIA project reporting.
• Prepare financial statements and schedules; assist with audits and compliance.
• Monitor intercompany activity and ensure proper accounting between entities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Provide accounting guidance to others and improve internal controls.

Skills

GAAP

General ledger

Month-end close

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Excel

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage general ledger accounting, month-end close, fund activity, and financial reporting for assigned entities. You will support audits, ensure GAAP compliance, and apply accounting policies with accuracy and timeliness.

This nonprofit role emphasizes grant accounting, investment activity, and intercompany coordination. It offers a hybrid work arrangement in the Washington, DC metro area with periodic on-site presence