Accountant Jobs in Washington, DC

What You'll Gain / Impact

• Opportunity to lead high-visibility engagements with mission-driven nonprofit and education organizations
• Exposure to a broad range of advisory services spanning finance transformation, audit facilitation, systems implementation, and interim executive leadership
• Ability to serve as a strategic financial partner to client leadership and Boards, influencing organizational effectiveness and transparency
• Hands-on experience across diverse client environments, expanding both technical depth and sector expertise
• Collaborative environment with access to Aprio's Professional Practice Team and broader firm resources

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute financial assessments, delivering recommendations and final work products directly to client sponsors
• Partner with clients and stakeholders to analyze and redesign charts of accounts aligned to organizational strategy and structure
• Liaise with client stakeholders and system implementation partners to ensure successful accounting and ERP system implementations
• Collaborate with client executive and leadership teams to enhance financial reporting and improve Board-level transparency
• Perform financial and data analysis, including pricing analysis, cash flow projections, and development of high-level financial tools supporting senior management decision-making
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across all finance department functions
• Lead annual budget and projection processes, coordinating across financial and non-financial client staff
• Identify gaps in financial policies and develop tailored policies and procedures aligned to each client's operational needs
• Coordinate and oversee client preparation for annual financial statement audits and IRS Form 990 data collection
• Liaise with external auditors to support client positions on technical accounting matters, with support from the Aprio Professional Practice Team
• Direct and oversee month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Support business development activities consistent with the Senior Manager level

Candidate Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including demonstrated experience applying GAAP for nonprofit organizations
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field; CPA preferred
• Proven ability to autonomously plan, lead, and manage multiple client engagements, including proposal development, project budgeting, team oversight, and budget-to-actual monitoring
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client deadlines simultaneously and effectively prioritize workloads across client and internal staff
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with professionals at all organizational levels
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, CRM, development, and ERP systems and related integrations
• Ability and willingness to work on-site at various client locations within the DC metropolitan area as needed

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment

• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

• 401k with Profit Sharing

• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure

• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers

• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion

• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance

• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales

• Top rated wellness program

• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.

• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.

• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.

• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.

• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

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