Senior Accountant, Scion Staffing, Washington, DC
Scion Staffing -
Washington, DC,
US
Senior Accountant
Date Posted: 2024-06-19
Job description
Scion Nonprofit Staffing , is searching for a Senior Accountant on behalf of an impactful historical preservation nonprofit organization in Washington DC! This is a direct hire opportunity offering a competitive annual salary, robust benefits package, and a full-time hybrid work schedule.
The Senior Accountant will perform a comprehensive range of analytical accounting tasks, focusing on monthly closing, reconciliation, budgeting, taxes, and general processing. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, the ability to execute tasks to keep projects moving and meet internal and external deadlines and will be highly adaptable with strong problem-solving skills.
PERKS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION & CAREER BENEFITS:
This opportunity offers an annual salary range of $75,000-90,000, depending on experience, plus benefits! Benefits include:
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please apply today!
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes list of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
The Senior Accountant will perform a comprehensive range of analytical accounting tasks, focusing on monthly closing, reconciliation, budgeting, taxes, and general processing. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, the ability to execute tasks to keep projects moving and meet internal and external deadlines and will be highly adaptable with strong problem-solving skills.
PERKS:
- Permanent employment opportunity!
- Flexible hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office/2 days remote!
- The opportunity to make a difference in the historic preservation and education space!
- Competitive annual salary range of $75,000-90,000 and benefits including medical, dental coverage, retirement plan, generous PTO/sick time, holidays, employee assistance program, employee discounts, flexible spending accounts, transit benefits, and more!
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure that the general ledger is maintained in accordance with GAAP.
- Maintain, reconcile, and record all activity related to the organization's semi-annual release of net assets.
- Maintain, reconcile, and record all transfers between various funds.
- Prepare assigned schedules as it relates to the organization's annual independent audit and annual budget.
- Assist the Controller in the preparation of annual tax filings for the Federal government (IRS Form 990 and 990-T) and DC tax returns.
- Act as a backup in processing bi-weekly payroll and weekly check requests.
- Prepare schedules for various departmental inventory counts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least four years of experience in an accounting department or a public accounting firm; experience in a non-profit environment is preferred.
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency with computerized accounting software packages.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and intermediate proficiency in Word.
- High level of tact, diplomacy, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
COMPENSATION & CAREER BENEFITS:
This opportunity offers an annual salary range of $75,000-90,000, depending on experience, plus benefits! Benefits include:
- Annual leave, sick leave, and observance of 12 federal holidays plus two additional floating holidays.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for those enrolled in the HDHP option.
- Fully vested employer match in a 403(b) retirement plan.
- Complimentary tickets to events at Constitution Hall.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please apply today!
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes list of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.