Senior Accountant

Core Responsibilities: Oversee end-to-end accounts receivable, including invoice generation, distribution, monthly journal entries, cash application, and balance sheet reconciliations. Review, audit, and provide final approval for all staff travel reimbursements and expense reports; provide backup support for employee system profile setup and reconciliation. Administer the corporate credit card program and support accounts payable workflows, check runs, and payment scheduling. Accurately record, report, and analyze daily financial transactions while identifying and executing continuous system and workflow improvements. Support month-end close procedures, assist with semi-annual financial reviews, and ensure accurate preparation of recurring annual compliance filings. Act as the primary organizational point of contact for external auditor requests and securely manage confidential fiscal documentation. Maintain accounting liaison duties regarding former executive agreements and sponsorship billing. Troubleshoot ledger discrepancies, interpret contracts and financial data, and serve as an internal subject matter resource for departmental colleagues.

Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience demonstrating consistent growth in professional responsibilities. Nonprofit Background: 1 to 2 years of direct accounting experience within a nonprofit organization preferred.

Location: Must currently reside in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia for occasional in-person meeting attendance. Systems: Experience with Sage (or Sage Intacct), Paycom, and modern online research/ERP systems preferred.

Skills: Strong analytical, reconciliation, and communication abilities to interpret complex financial data and collaborate cross-functionally.