- Oversee and complete end-to-end accounts receivable, including invoice generation, distribution, monthly journal entries, cash application, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review, audit, and provide final approval for all staff travel reimbursements and expense reports; provide backup support for employee system profile setup and reconciliation.
- Administer the corporate credit card program and support accounts payable workflows, check runs, and payment scheduling.
- Accurately record, report, and analyze daily financial transactions while identifying and executing continuous system and workflow improvements.
- Support month-end close procedures, assist with semi-annual financial reviews, and ensure accurate preparation of recurring annual compliance filings.
- Act as the primary organizational point of contact for external auditor requests and securely manage confidential fiscal documentation.
- Maintain accounting liaison duties regarding former executive agreements and sponsorship billing.
- Troubleshoot ledger discrepancies, interpret contracts and financial data, and serve as an internal subject matter resource for departmental colleagues.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience demonstrating consistent growth in professional responsibilities.
- Nonprofit Background: 1 to 2 years of direct accounting experience within a nonprofit organization required.
- Location: Must currently reside in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia for occasional in-person meeting attendance.
- Systems: Minimum 3 years experience with a mid-market ERP. Experience with Sage Intacct & Paycom preferred.
- Skills: strong analytical, reconciliation, and communication abilities to interpret complex financial data and collaborate cross-functionally.
salary: $84,000 - $102,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Randstad is recruiting a Senior Accountant for a premier national nonprofit dedicated to advancing public education. This mission-driven organization operates with values of excellence, service, and trust, providing employees with a flexible work environment, a home office setup allowance, and modern collaboration tools.
In this role, you will complete & lead day to day transaction workflows, oversee receivables and expense management, and assist with month-end closes. This is a hands on team role with clear path for advancement.The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of accounting experience, minimally with 2 years in a nonprofit setting, along with strong analytical skills and familiar hands on exposure to accounting systems like Sage Intacct and Paycom.
Core Responsibilities
- Oversee accounts receivable operations, including invoicing, payment posting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Provide final review and approval for staff expense reports and travel reimbursements.
- Manage corporate credit cards and support accounts payable workflows, check runs, and payment schedules.
- Support month-end close procedures, semi-annual reviews, and mandatory annual filings.
- Serve as primary liaison for external auditor requests and securely manage confidential records.
- Maintain financial liaison duties regarding executive sponsorships and related invoicing.
- Troubleshoot accounting discrepancies and identify workflow and systems improvements.
Skills
Qualifications
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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