Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing

Alexandria, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$120,000–$130,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Continuous Improvement, External Audit, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Fund Accounting, Fund Management, Funding, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nonprofit, Regulatory Compliance, Time Management

LOCATION

Alexandria, VA

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CPA Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

Our client is seeking a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager with deep nonprofit expertise to lead and oversee core accounting functions for a missiondriven organization. This is a senior accounting role with meaningful leadership responsibility, providing highlevel financial insight to executive leadership and the Board of Directors while ensuring strong compliance, internal controls, and operational excellence. This position is based in person at the organization's Arlington, VA headquarters.

Salary - $120-$130k

Why This Role
- Senior accounting leadership role with direct exposure to executive leadership and the Board
- Missiondriven organization with meaningful impact
- Opportunity to strengthen systems, controls, and financial strategy
- Stable environment that values professionalism, judgment, and integrity

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager
- Lead preparation and review of accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
- Oversee general ledger operations and manage monthend and yearend close
- Manage and optimize fund accounting, including restricted and multiyear grant funds
- Ensure compliance with IRS requirements, including preparation and review of Form 990
- Direct the annual audit process and serve as primary liaison with external auditors
- Oversee grant accounting, compliance, and reporting across multiple funding sources
- Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, policies, and procedures

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager
- Active CPA license or in process
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant nonprofit experience
- Strong expertise in fund accounting, grant compliance, and nonprofit financial reporting
Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager
Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager
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Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing

Alexandria, VA

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