Staff Accountant

Beacon Hill; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a nonprofit. You will assist with month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, grant tracking, AP/AR, and audit preparation.

Collaborating with the Controller and Finance team, you will ensure GAAP compliance and nonprofit accounting standards, including Form 990 preparation and donor reporting where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Monitor and track grant funding, restricted funds, and program expenses.
• Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations.
• Prepare supporting schedules for audits and financial reporting.
• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Help maintain internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Support budget preparation and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Assist with annual Form 990 preparation and other compliance reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)

Job description

Position Summary

Our nonprofit organization is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial records. The Staff Accountant will assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, grant tracking, accounts payable and receivable, and audit preparation. This role works closely with the Controller and Finance team to maintain compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Monitor and track grant funding, restricted funds, and program expenses.
• Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations.
• Prepare supporting schedules for audits and financial reporting.
• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Help maintain internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Support budget preparation and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Assist with annual Form 990 preparation and other compliance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience with accounting software such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Experience

• Nonprofit accounting and grant/fund accounting.
• Audit support and financial statement preparation.
• Payroll and accounts payable processing.
• Experience working with restricted funding and donor reporting requirements.

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

California Residents

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.

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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.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

We look forward to working with you.

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