Staff Accountant

Job Title:

Staff Accountant

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid – 3 Days In Office / 2 Remote)
Office Address: Washington, DC
Salary Range: $55,000 – $66,000

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional to join our nonprofit finance team. This role is primarily focused on Accounts Payable
, with the opportunity to gain exposure to contracts, general ledger accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
. The ideal candidate is collaborative, reliable, and eager to grow within a stable accounting team.

• Process and manage full-cycle Accounts Payable
  , including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payments
• Utilize Concur for expense report review and reimbursement processing
• Assist with general ledger activities, reconciliations, and journal entry support
• Provide AP backup support and assist with cross-training within the accounting team
• Support contract-related accounting tasks and documentation
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities as exposure and experience grow
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards
• Collaborate closely with an 8-person accounting team and other departments

• 1–2 years of accounting or accounts payable experience
• Prior nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Accounting, Finance, or related field)
• Experience with Concur is highly desirable
• Exposure to Net Suite is a plus (organization went live January 1, 2026)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate and multitask
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn
• Demonstrated job stability (no frequent job changes)

• Strong emphasis on culture fit and teamwork
• Trainable, adaptable, and open to cross-training
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment
• Values collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote)
• Opportunity to grow beyond AP into broader accounting functions
• Supportive team environment within a mission-driven nonprofit
• Hands-on exposure to a newly implemented Net Suite ERP system