Accountant (Nonprofit Accounting - AP/AR and General Ledger)

About Us

We're seeking a hands-on accounting professional to supervise and perform core AP/AR and General Ledger operations for three small scientific nonprofits dedicated to advancing science and public health.

About the Role

In this role, you'll supervise and oversee all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and perform essential accounting activities including reconciliations, journal entries, regulatory filings, and audit support. You'll report to the Director of Finance and Administration and work as part of a small collaborative team providing operational support to three nonprofit organizations.

This role requires strong technical accounting skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues across multiple nonprofit organizations.

What You'll Do Every Day

This is a hands-on accounting role with ownership of transactional processes across multiple nonprofit organizations:

• Accounts Payable: Review and code invoices, process semi-monthly disbursement runs, manage electronic payments (403(b), benefits, wires), maintain vendor and credit card records
• Accounts Receivable: Generate invoices, monitor receipts, process deposits, and maintain customer records
• Journal Entries & Reconciliations: Prepare bi-weekly and monthly journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, maintain weekly cash balance schedules
• Regulatory Filings: Prepare annual IRS Forms 1099 and 1096, maintain W-9 files
• Investment Tracking: Record investment transactions and maintain related schedules
• System Integrity: Monitor accounting system data, allocations, and coding accuracy
• Audit Support: Provide documentation and schedules for annual financial reviews

The Ideal Candidate

You're energized by transactional accounting work and take pride in maintaining accurate, audit-ready records. You enjoy being the person who supervises the AP and AR processes and makes sure that everything runs smoothly.

You're looking for a role where you can build expertise in nonprofit accounting operations, value mission-driven work and appreciate being part of a small, collaborative team.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (Bachelor's preferred), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on accounting experience including: Full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable, Journal entries and general ledger reconciliations, Month-end close processes
• Demonstrated proficiency with accounting software (Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP systems preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume transactional work
• Experience preparing regulatory filings (1099s, 1096s) strongly preferred

Strongly Preferred

• Prior experience in nonprofit, association, educational, or mission-driven organizations
• Familiarity with fund accounting or nonprofit financial reporting
• Experience supporting annual audits or financial reviews

Work Environment

This hybrid position is based in Washington, DC. Candidates must be within regular commuting distance and able to work in the office at least one day per week, or as organizational needs require. As part of a small shared-services team, this role may participate in general office operations typical of a collaborative nonprofit environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $85,000 – $100,000

Placement within this range depends on relevant qualifications, experience, and alignment with the responsibilities of the role. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off; health, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan; and additional benefits designed to support employee well-being and work-life balance.

Target Start Date: End of June 2026

How to Apply

Required: Please submit both a resume and detailed cover letter to recruitment@nposervices.org.

In your cover letter, please briefly address:

• Why you're interested in nonprofit accounting specifically
• Your experience with full-cycle AP/AR and reconciliations
• What attracts you to this hands-on accounting role

To ensure we can fully consider your application, please include both documents. Applications without cover letters may not receive full consideration.

Must be authorized to work within the United States. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Principals only. Unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies will not be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.