Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

The Ocean Foundation, a DC-based non‑profit international community foundation, is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team and strengthen and promote global organizations dedicated to preserving ocean environments.

In this position, the experienced professional will provide support by performing standard accounting and financial tasks such as processing accounts payable, recording deposits, reconciling bank and balance sheet accounts, and sending monthly programmatic financial reports. Successful candidates will possess the ability to work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy, exhibit meticulous attention to detail with superb organization skills, and exercise critical thinking with a solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. CMA or CMA‑track strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit, grant‑funded, or multi‑entity environment.
• Progressive nonprofit or grant accounting experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems skills.
• Substantial experience with federal grant compliance, cost allocation methodologies, and reporting required. Funder, governmental, and compliance reporting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and operate independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and accountability.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Experience working within an internationally operating organization preferred.
• Must reside in the DC, MD, and VA area.

Salary Range: $100K - $125K

Final date to receive applications: June 30, 2026

At The Ocean Foundation, we believe that a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our organization and advances our mission. We are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected characteristic under applicable law.