Senior Accountant: Path to Controller; Nonprofit

Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager (Nonprofit)

Location: Arlington, VA (Ballston – Metro Accessible)
Schedule: Primarily onsite (5 days/week) with some flexibility

A 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.

• Mission-focused organization with a national reach and meaningful impact
• Clear path to growth
  , with potential to step into a Controller role
• Strong compensation
  : $125K–$130K (flexibility for exceptional candidates with CPA and deep nonprofit experience)
• Outstanding benefits package
  , including:
  • ~90% employer-paid healthcare premiums
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Free gym membership
  • Paid parking + metro subsidy
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Generous time off, including extended holiday closures (winter break, July 4th, Thanksgiving)

• Lead and support month‑end close processes
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with revenue recognition processes
• Contribute to automation initiatives across AP and payment workflows
• Support grant accounting and compliance
• Partner cross-functionally to improve financial processes and reporting

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA or CPA in progress strongly preferred
• Experience in nonprofit accounting required
• Knowledge of grant accounting and compliance
• Strong understanding of fixed assets and depreciation (seeking an internal subject matter expert)
• Systems-savvy with a process improvement mindset

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative
• Comfortable in a mid‑sized, mission-driven environment
• Interested in growth and taking on increasing responsibility over time

If 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.