Lead Staff Accountant

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Lead Staff Accountant position within a mission-driven organization located in Washington, DC. If you are a detail-oriented and highly organized accounting professional looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

This dynamic role is essential to our accounting team, providing crucial support to the Accounting Director across a range of financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Close Process • Assist with month-end and year-end close, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure the general ledger is accurate and that transaction postings are timely.
• Prepare account analyses and schedules for leadership review.
• Accounts Payable & Operations • Manage the full accounts payable (AP) process, including: • Processing, coding, and approval of invoices.
• Ensuring proper documentation and timely payments.
• Communicating with vendors and resolving issues.
• Track and process wire transfers, including international payments as necessary.
• Compliance & Reporting • Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain adherence to GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Support grant and sponsor compliance, ensuring proper expense classification and allocation.
• Help prepare Form 990 and related reporting.
• Audit & Special Projects • Assist in the preparation for annual financial audits and programmatic audits.
• Provide auditors with necessary documentation, schedules, and analyses.
• Engage in process improvements and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in: • Accounts payable processing and vendor management.
• Month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (or similar accounting systems).
• Strong skills in Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and reconciliations).
• Solid understanding of GAAP.

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)