Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Salary: $85,000–$100,000

Location: Bethesda, MD - 100% Onsite | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Looking for a Senior Accountant role where you can do more than just close the books? Join a well-established, mission-driven organization that offers a collaborative work environment, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Here's what makes this opportunity worth exploring:

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• Great Work Schedule! Enjoy a consistent 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM schedule, Monday through Friday.
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• Generous Retirement Benefits! Employer retirement contributions to help you build your financial future.
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• Generous Paid Time Off! Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
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• Excellent Health Benefits! Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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• Extra Financial Protection! Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
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• Free Daily Lunch! A convenient perk that saves you time and money.
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• Professional Growth! Opportunities for continued learning and development while expanding your accounting expertise.
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• Leadership Exposure! Work directly with the Controller and CFO in a collaborative, close-knit accounting team.
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• Variety & Ownership! Gain hands-on exposure to financial reporting, general ledger accounting, investments, audits, and process improvements.
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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, and monthly reconciliations.
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• Support month-end and year-end close and prepare financial reports.
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• Analyze financial activity, investigate discrepancies, and perform budget-to-actual analysis.
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• Support fund accounting, contributions, investments, endowments, and fixed assets.
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• Prepare audit schedules and documentation and assist with annual audits and Form 990 reporting.
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• Partner with accounting leadership to strengthen internal controls and improve processes.
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with significant accounting coursework.
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• Minimum 2 years of progressive accounting experience.
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• Strong hands-on general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and annual audit experience.
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• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP.
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• Advanced Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting systems.
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• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
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• Preferred Not Required: Nonprofit, education, higher education, or fund accounting experience. CPA, CPA candidate, or CMA.
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Interviews are underway, and our client is looking to hire ASAP. Apply today for immediate consideration!

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