Senior Accountant

Job overview

The Senior Accountant role is onsite in Washington, DC, with compensation of $76,950–$90,000 per year. The American Institute of Architects advocates for architecture and provides architects and design professionals with resources to support their work. The role exists to maintain accurate accounting and financial reporting for assigned legal entities and funds. Month-end close, reconciliations, compliance, and financial analysis support the organization’s financial operations and mission.

What you'll do

• Manage assigned monthly and annual close activities
• prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations
• analyze general ledger and balance sheet accounts
• support fixed-asset and construction-in-progress accounting
• maintain fund and entity accounting
• prepare financial statements and management schedules
• support audits, Form 990, grant billings, and federal award compliance
• prepare cash-flow projections
• apply GAAP and support internal controls
• manage accounts receivable and revenue reconciliations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior accountant

general ledger

month-end close

financial reporting

nonprofit accounting

fund accounting

gaap

washington dc

american institute of architects

$76,950–$90,000/year

audit support

grant compliance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental, 401(k), flexibility, paid time off, parental leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability plans at no cost.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience. Nonprofit and multi-entity accounting experience are preferred; CPA or CPA candidate is preferred.

About the employer

The American Institute of Architects is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional Organizations. Sector: 81.