Senior Accountant

• Prepare draft monthly financial statements and internal reports for review.
• Complete monthly bank credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during reconciliation.
• Maintain reconciliation schedules to support accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor and analyze budget-to-actual performance across programs and departments.
• Support the Controller with cash flow reporting and GAAP-related compliance as needed.
• Complete payroll tax filings including Form 941 and filings for state withholding and unemployment.
• Manage tax deposits remittances and year-end tax reconciliation and reporting.

• Support the annual budgeting process led by the Chief Operating Officer and Controller by gathering organizing and entering budget data.
• Meet with Program Directors at the start of each fiscal year to review approved budgets.
• Conduct quarterly financial check-ins with Program Directors to review spending and financial performance.
• Prepare budget-related materials and internal financial summaries as requested.

• Monitor grant budgets and restricted funds to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for grant proposals and funder reporting.
• Work with Grants Manager to ensure proper allocation and tracking of grant expenses.
• Maintain grant reporting schedules and financial compliance documentation.

• Execute established financial policies procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure appropriate coding of expenses and provide training to staff during onboarding.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and escalate internal control considerations to the Chief Operating Officer.
• Support financial system improvements and implementation efforts.

• Support the annual financial audit by preparing schedules and providing required documentation.
• Lead the organizations annual 401(k) audit including coordination with auditors preparation of required schedules and ensuring timely completion.
• Assist with preparation of financial materials for the organizations Form 990.
• Support financial components of regulatory filings and registrations.

• Coordinate with Development HR and Operations to ensure timely completion of required financial and regulatory filings.
• Maintain an organizational compliance calendar for financial reporting and regulatory deadlines.

• Prepare and deliver tax documentation including W-2s and 1099 to staff.
• Support implementation and improvement of financial systems and reporting processes.
• Provide guidance to staff on financial procedures expense coding and budget tracking.
• Review work performed by the accountant responsible for accounts payable accounts receivable and bookkeeping functions.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
• Minimum 57 years of nonprofit accounting or financial management experience.
• Experience with nonprofit financial reporting and grant compliance including managing grant budgets restricted funding and funder financial reporting.
• Experience supporting monthly close processes preparing financial reports supporting annual audits and preparing Form 990.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and financial operations.
• Experience preparing financial reports and analyzing financial performance.
• Proficiency with accounting systems such as QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with budget monitoring.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies trends and risks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance staff and leaders.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with programs development HR and operations teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain documentation schedules and compliance calendars.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information appropriately.
• Experience building or improving financial processes workflows or reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with non-finance leaders on budget management.
• Experience with supporting budget development and variance analysis.
• CPA or Masters degree in Accounting Finance or related fields is a plus.

• Cultural Humility an openness to self-reflection and to understanding and respecting other cultural experiences and points of view and viewing individuals as experts in their own culture and experiences.
• Giving and Receiving Feedback the ability to be self-reflective give and receive appreciative coaching constructive interpersonal and evaluative feedback.
• Conflict Management a process which is designed to guide individuals and groups from the moment of conflict to the implementation of an identified solution. This process incorporates skills and techniques including recognizing points of conflict identifying the facts and feelings involved to get to the root of the issue investigating equitable solutions implementing and evaluating solutions and supporting and guiding others throughout the process.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position ranges from $80000-$110000 annually based on relevant experience. Childrens Law Center offers a generous benefits package that includes medical dental vision and short- and long-term disability insurance; employer-provided retirement contributions; flexible spending plans; and vacation sick holiday family and medical leave. You can find more details about Childrens Law Centers comprehensive benefits package at Law Center is a 501(c)(3) organization. Employees with federal student loan debt can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For more information go to Instructions

To apply please submit a resume as a PDF file via CLCs careers page ( Law Center is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need accommodation to search for or apply for one of our positions please send an email to . In your email please include the accommodation you are requesting and the job title you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request.

Hybrid Working Conditions

Childrens Law Center is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to work in-person from Childrens Law Centers office a minimum of two days per week. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change based on organizational needs and/or best practices for health and safety. Hybrid work expectations may vary depending upon role responsibilities.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Childrens Law Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Background Checks

Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a background check.

EEO

Childrens Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and existing employees. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry age color disability genetic information gender identity gender expression marital status military or veteran status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation and any other basis protected by federal state or local law ordinance or compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our company and our career opportunities ( Commitment

Childrens Law Center is dedicated to building a world that is inclusive in approach and has equal opportunities and equitable outcomes for all. Our organization is committed to developing and supporting a robustly diverse equitable inclusive and anti-racist community where all members can create and feel a sense of belonging. Through our collective deliberate efforts we work toward racial and social justice for children and families in DC.