Senior Staff Accountant

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, support monthly and year-end close, and prepare financial reports in a nonprofit setting. The role requires strong general ledger experience and collaboration across departments to ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, nonprofit familiarity, and advanced Excel skills to analyze variances, monitor grant funds,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior nonprofit accounting experience required.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Experience with grant accounting, fund accounting, or restricted funds strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting reports for leadership.
• Monitor and analyze budget-to-actual results and investigate variances.
• Support grant accounting, restricted funds tracking, and donor reporting requirements.
• Assist with annual audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key financial records.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly and year-end close processes, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong general ledger experience, a collaborative mindset, and a solid understanding of nonprofit accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting reports for leadership.
• Monitor and analyze budget-to-actual results and investigate variances.
• Support grant accounting, restricted funds tracking, and donor reporting requirements.
• Assist with annual audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key financial records.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior nonprofit accounting experience required.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Experience with grant accounting, fund accounting, or restricted funds strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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