Staff Accountant — Grants & Close (Hybrid)

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Employer-Paid Benefits

Healthcare Insurance

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Parking & Transit Spending Accounts

Job summary

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) seeks a Staff Accountant to advance financial stewardship, maintain records, and support month-end close for grant-funded activities. The role collaborates with program and development teams to ensure internal controls and donor fund accounting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting and at least five years of experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with accruals, grants, and audits. Hybrid work in DC area offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and reconciliations for monthly and year-end close.
• Maintain general ledger, investigate variances and coding issues.
• Process accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, reimbursements, and bank activity.
• Track grants, contracts, and program expenses by fund and source.
• Prepare grant billings and financial reports per award requirements.
• Support budget-to-actual reporting, cash-flow monitoring, and analyses.
• Assist payroll accounting and payroll-related filings.
• Maintain audit trails and support annual audit and Form 990.
• Enhance internal controls and accounting policies.
• Assist with vendor setup, travel advances, and expense processing.
• Respond to staff questions on expense coding and reimbursement.

Skills

Oral/Written Skills

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) seeks a Staff Accountant to advance financial stewardship, maintain records, and support month-end close for grant-funded activities. The role collaborates with program and development teams to ensure internal controls and donor fund accounting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting and at least five years of experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with accruals, grants, and audits. Hybrid work in DC area offered.