Senior Accountant

The Ocean Foundation

$100K — $125K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CMA or CMA-track preferred.
  • 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in nonprofit or grant-funded sectors.
  • Experience with nonprofit or grant accounting is strongly preferred.
  • Advanced skills in Excel and accounting software.
  • Substantial knowledge of federal grant compliance and cost allocation methodologies required.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

  • Process accounts payable quickly and accurately.
  • Record deposits and maintain financial data integrity.
  • Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts regularly.
  • Generate and distribute monthly financial reports for programs.
  • Exercise critical thinking to solve accounting issues efficiently.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
  • Paid time off and generous vacation policy.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
Full Job Description
In this position, the experienced professional will provide support by performing standard accounting and financial tasks such as process accounts payable, record deposits, reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts and send monthly programmatic financial reports. Successful candidates will also 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.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. CMA or CMA-track strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 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.


Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

Salary Range: $100K - $125K

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