Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Pay Rate: $40/hour (Temp) | $75,000–$80,000 annual salary (FTE, DOE)
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Software Requirements: Sage Intacct (Required), Bill.com (Required)

Position Overview

Reporting to the Controller, the Staff/Senior Accountant is responsible for a broad range of accounting and financial support functions. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations, month- and year-end close, reconciliations, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative, with strong technical accounting skills and experience working in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

This opportunity offers a strong potential to convert to full-time employment.

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Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and maintain accurate vendor records and documentation
• Record and review credit card transactions, ensuring completeness and proper support
• Assist with recording revenue and accounts receivable transactions
• Deposit and accurately record paper checks in a timely manner
• Prepare and post daily, monthly, and adjusting journal entries
• Perform detailed and complex financial analyses as requested
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including AP, AR, prepaids, fixed assets, and other key accounts
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment issues, credits, and discrepancies
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve revenue and receivable inquiries
• Support month-end and year-end close, including audit schedules and IRS Form 990 preparation
• Maintain organized digital records to ensure audit readiness
• Prepare year-end vendor tax documents (e.g., 1099s)
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and financial controls
• Assist with implementing and improving internal controls, systems, and workflows
• Support system enhancements, data cleanup initiatives, and special projects
• Perform ad hoc reporting and other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support strongly preferred
• Nonprofit or association experience preferred but not required
• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct (required) and Bill.com (required)

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Customer-service mindset when working with internal and external stakeholders

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Ability To

• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Adapt and reprioritize work as business needs change
• Work effectively in a hybrid setting using collaboration tools such as Teams and Zoom
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
• Build positive working relationships with internal teams, members, and external auditors
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture