Senior Accountant Specialist

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

Senior Accountant Specialist (F8594532 - IN) Washington, District of Columbia

Salary: USD70000 - USD80000 per year

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Accountant Specialist to join a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This role will be responsible for reviewing financial processes and internal controls, analyzing accounting records and financial reports, assessing compliance with organizational policies, and partnering with leadership to identify process improvements that strengthen the organization's financial operations and overall effectiveness.

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

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