Contract Senior Staff Accountant

Job overview

The Contract Senior Staff Accountant role is onsite in Washington, DC, with pay of $45–$50 per hour. The position supports a mission-driven organization serving communities across the Washington metropolitan region through its Finance Team. The accountant manages cash and investment accounting and monthly reconciliations while supporting grants, accounts payable, financial reporting, the annual audit, and tax filings. Accurate, compliant financial records help the Finance Team support the organization’s programmatic work.

What you'll do

• Prepare cash, investment, and other monthly and quarterly reconciliations and related journal entries
• manage investment drawdowns, rebalancing, and interest allocations
• review securities donations
• maintain bank tracking and general ledger integrity
• review accounts payable and vendor files
• process payment batches, wires, returned payments, voids, and reissues
• assist with annual audit schedules and tax filings
• support fund statements and administrative fee preparation
• guide junior finance staff and collaborate on financial operations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior staff accountant

access-hr

washington dc

20006

accounting

nonprofit accounting

cash reconciliation

investment accounting

accounts payable

financial reporting

audit support

$45–$50/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• AccessHR provides general liability, workers’ compensation, and E-Risk insurance to contractors.

Why this role

The employer’s identity is shared with qualified candidates during recruitment.

About the employer

Access-HR, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Search Services. Sector: 56.