Senior Accountant, Grants & Contracts

Our client, a well-known NFP in Arlington, VA is seeking a talented Senior Accountant of Grants & Contracts to join their growing team! This is a fantastic opportunity to utilize your accounting expertise while contributing to a growing organization with a fantastic mission! As a "best place to work" employer, the employees are united by their mission, collaborative workplace, inclusive culture, and commitment to excellent service.

This position is Hybrid working 2 days onsite and 3 days work from home. They also offer flexibility and a fantastic work life balance!

Offering:

• Pension plan!
• 401k/contribution plan plus up to 5% match
• Health insurance plans that the company contributes % towards premiums
• Hybrid work schedule(2 days in office, 3 days WFH)
• 18 days PTO, floating holiday and paid holidays
• Education assistance
• Fantastic work life balance and flexibility!
• Plenty of training and department support
• Mission driven organization and very focused on customer service
• Open door policy and they have long term employees as they are a very collaborative team
• Big on cross training and no set career path and could go anywhere within the organization!
• Location of office is super central and is very accessible!
• Garage parking in building

Senior Accountant Job Responsibilities:

• Lead accounting operations for the department, ensuring accurate financial reporting and budget management.
• Serve as the primary finance contact, overseeing annual budgeting and reforecasting.
• Collaborate with Finance, leaders, and stakeholders
• Manage monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and compliance deadlines.
• Prepare audit workpapers and assist with annual consolidated and single audits.
• Review and correct accounting transactions to ensure accurate project-level reporting.
• Work with Finance teams on board meeting preparations.
• Maintain expertise in grants, contracts, and non-profit financial operations.

Senior Accountant Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5-10 years of accounting experience, including general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with federal government grants & contracts.
• Strong analytical, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience preparing annual budgets and 990 non-profit tax returns.