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Senior Accountant-Non-profit
Bethesda, MarylandWe are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with a strong background in nonprofit accounting to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in grant fund accounting, revenue management, and account reconciliations. Proficiency in Sage Intacct is a plus. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with grant requirements, and efficient financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the accounting and reporting of grant funds, ensuring compliance with donor and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Oversee revenue recognition processes, including tracking restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including cash, grants receivable, and deferred revenue.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and financial reports.
• Collaborate with program managers to ensure accurate grant reporting and budget monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to nonprofit financial management.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including funders and auditors.
• Support the annual audit process by preparing necessary schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function.
Qualifications:
• Required: 3+ years of accounting experience in a nonprofit environment.
• Required: Experience with grant fund accounting and reporting.
• Preferred: Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, with a focus on nonprofit accounting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the accounting and reporting of grant funds, ensuring compliance with donor and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Oversee revenue recognition processes, including tracking restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including cash, grants receivable, and deferred revenue.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and financial reports.
• Collaborate with program managers to ensure accurate grant reporting and budget monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to nonprofit financial management.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including funders and auditors.
• Support the annual audit process by preparing necessary schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function.
Qualifications:
• Required: 3+ years of accounting experience in a nonprofit environment.
• Required: Experience with grant fund accounting and reporting.
• Preferred: Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, with a focus on nonprofit accounting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
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