Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager
Job in
Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22314, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Creative Financial Staffing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Public Accounting -
Finance & Banking
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is seeking a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager with deep nonprofit expertise to lead and oversee core accounting functions for a mission-driven organization. This is a senior accounting role with meaningful leadership responsibility, providing high-level financial insight to executive leadership and the Board of Directors while ensuring strong compliance, internal controls, and operational excellence. This position is based in person at the organization's Arlington, VA headquarters.
Salary - $120-$130k
Why This Role
- Senior accounting leadership role with direct exposure to executive leadership and the Board
- Mission-driven organization with meaningful impact
- Opportunity to strengthen systems, controls, and financial strategy
- Stable environment that values professionalism, judgment, and integrity
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager
- Lead preparation and review of accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
- Oversee general ledger operations and manage month-end and year-end close
- Manage and optimize fund accounting, including restricted and multi-year grant funds
- Ensure compliance with IRS requirements, including preparation and review of Form 990
- Direct the annual audit process and serve as primary liaison with external auditors
- Oversee grant accounting, compliance, and reporting across multiple funding sources
- Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, policies, and procedures
Qualifications for the Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager
- Active CPA license or in process
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant nonprofit experience
- Strong expertise in fund accounting, grant compliance, and nonprofit financial reporting
Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager
Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager
Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager
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2026
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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