Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager (Nonprofit)

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager (Nonprofit)Location: Arlington, VA (Ballston – Metro Accessible)Schedule: Primarily onsite (5 days/week) with some flexibilityAbout The OpportunityA well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team. This organization is dedicated to advancing civic engagement and educational programming nationwide, supporting students and educators through impactful, real-world learning experiences.With over 100 employees and a collaborative accounting team of four, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact while growing into leadership. The hiring manager is open to leveling this role up to Accounting Manager for the right candidate.Why This Role Stands Out Mission-focused organization with a national reach and meaningful impactClear path to growth, with potential to step into a Controller roleStrong compensation: $125K–$130K (flexibility for exceptional candidates with CPA and deep nonprofit experience)Outstanding benefits package, including:~90% employer-paid healthcare premiumsCell phone reimbursementFree gym membershipPaid parking + metro subsidy403(b) retirement planGenerous time off, including extended holiday closures (winter break, July 4th, Thanksgiving)Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support month-end close processesPerform and review balance sheet reconciliationsAssist with revenue recognition processesContribute to automation initiatives across AP and payment workflowsSupport grant accounting and compliancePartner cross-functionally to improve financial processes and reportingQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field5+ years of progressive accounting experienceCPA or CPA in progress strongly preferredExperience in nonprofit accounting requiredKnowledge of grant accounting and complianceStrong understanding of fixed assets and depreciation (seeking an internal subject matter expert)Systems-savvy with a process improvement mindsetIdeal CandidateDetail-oriented, proactive, and collaborativeComfortable in a mid-sized, mission-driven environmentInterested in growth and taking on increasing responsibility over timeIf you’re looking for a high-impact role with strong leadership visibility and long-term growth potential, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a meaningful position within a respected nonprofit organization.#INMAY2026