Senior Nonprofit Accountant - Onsite DC, Start ASAP

The Robert Joseph Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert Joseph Group is recruiting an experienced Accountant or Senior Accountant for an immediate assignment with a nonprofit client in Washington, DC (N.E.). This hands-on role focuses on reconciliations, AP, journal entries, and audit support to keep daily accounting moving and ready for audits.

Strong nonprofit accounting experience and Blackbaud Financial Edge proficiency are preferred. This onsite position requires five days per week in DC (N.E.).

Qualifications

• Nonprofit accounting experience required; solid debits, credits, reconciliations, and nonprofit reporting.
• Experience with day-to-day accounting and supporting GL, close, and annual audit.
• Blackbaud Financial Edge experience strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented, sound judgment, able to work independently while communicating with finance team.
• On-site five days per week in Washington, DC (N.E.) and ready to start promptly.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts; investigate discrepancies and resolve items.
• Process and review accounts payable with coding, approvals, and vendor discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and other accounting activity.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with accurate records and schedules.
• Prepare audit schedules, workpapers, and documentation; respond to requests from leadership and external auditors.
• Support accounting for investments, donor-restricted funds, net asset releases, and interfund transactions as needed.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules; assist with Form 990 support and other reporting needs.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

GL & AP/AR

Audit support

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Clear communication

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Job description

The Robert Joseph Group is recruiting an experienced Accountant or Senior Accountant for an immediate assignment with a nonprofit client in Washington, DC (N.E.). This hands-on role focuses on reconciliations, AP, journal entries, and audit support to keep daily accounting moving and ready for audits.

Strong nonprofit accounting experience and Blackbaud Financial Edge proficiency are preferred. This onsite position requires five days per week in DC (N.E.).