Not--Profit Client Accounting - Senior Associate

Overview

Opportunity

Department:
Advisory

Location(s):
Bethesda, Maryland

Function:
Advisory

The Client Accounting Advisory Team is a rapidly growing division of Cohn Reznick, where we partner with our clients to perform accounting, advisory and technology services. Our goal is to leverage the best staff, cutting edge technology, and efficient processes to exceed our clients’ expectations. Our services include maintaining of books and records, financial statement close management reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, as well as accounting technology solution development.

At Cohn Reznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Oversee maintenance and preparation of general ledger entries, reconciliations, and month end close processes
• Support preparation of financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses
• Assist with annual audits, including preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring compliance with all required standards
• Manage fund accounting, restricted/unrestricted net asset tracking, and donor‑restricted contributions
• Oversee grant accounting, ensuring compliance with grantor requirements and timely reporting
• Track grant budgets vs. actual expenditures; identify and resolve variances
• Support annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes
• Assist with regulatory filings (IRS Form 990, charitable registrations, etc. as applicable)
• Review AP/AR transactions for accuracy and proper coding
• Support payroll processing and reconciliation in collaboration with external providers
• Maintain vendor records, W‑9 documentation, and year-end 1099 reporting
• Demonstrates ability to independently perform and assist with complex accounting services for client
• Lead global team with client work and developing skills, providing guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations, handling inquiries from clients and/or internal stake holders, understanding the industry and client challenges to provide solutions and improvements to their business and client deliverables
• Develops expertise in use of all technology necessary for performance execution and identify areas for process improvement for client work and/or practice operations
• Seeks opportunities to participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention and team-building activities
• Conducts oneself professionally and always shows respect to others
• Follows regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society
• Maintains appropriate compliance with all firm wide and local office policies and procedures
• Proactively develop relationships and proactive communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders
• Responds timely and accurately to internal team and client requests

The successful candidate will have:

• BA required. MBA and/or CPA license a plus
• Strong GAAP experience and understanding of not‑for‑profit accounting standards, revenue recognition, and fund accounting
• Strong experience managing the full lifecycle of federal and state grants, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, being highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project)
• Quick Books, Net Suite, and Sage Intacct experience preferred
• Strong project and time management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail; action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented)
• Must be able to handle multiple…