Senior Accountant

Overview of Easterseals Serving DC | MD | VA

Who We Are

Including Individuals. Empowering Families. Strengthening Communities.℠

Easterseals DC MD VA (www.eseal.org) is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through direct and life-changing disability and community services. 

Since 1945, Easterseals DC MD VA has worked tirelessly to enhance quality of life and expand access to healthcare, education, and employment. And we won’t rest until each one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.

We take a holistic approach, providing comprehensive services to thousands of children and adults in our neighborhoods, no matter their disability, military status, income, race, or age: To help each child reach their full potential, we provide personalized child development and early intervention services. To improve health and reduce isolation in adults with disabilities, we offer engaging activities and expansive resources. To enable military families to integrate into the community, we provide a suite of services, including employment support and mental healthcare. And to sustain families and caregivers, we provide comprehensive services and support.

Together with our partners, we’re reducing poverty and homelessness and improving healthcare and employment by empowering people of all ages and abilities to be full and equal participants in their communities. Join us.

 As the Easterseals affiliate serving Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, (www.eseal.org) Easterseals DC MD VA works through public-private partnerships to provide community-based services in the most efficient manner possible. These traits were demonstrated in the opening our Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Inter-Generational Center, which has quickly become an international model of excellence for delivering superior outcomes, including creating meaningful connections between generations. It was opened through visionary partnership among local, state, and national governments, as well as private individual, corporate, and foundation investment. The shared resources created a maximum return on investment for the community. Through a variety of resources, Easterseals provides information and guidance about how to navigate changing needs within our communities.

Easterseals DC MD VA, we know that creating a hopeful, inclusive community where all people realize their potential and live meaningful lives can be done only when we value our greatest asset – our staff. More than 200 employees across the greater Washington, DC area, from Hagerstown, Maryland, to Falls Church, Virginia, value the rewarding work that enables Easterseals to lead the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities.

If you want to do well while doing good, Easterseals DC MD VA may be the place for you.

Core Values

Our entire staff shares our Core Values which are an integral component of the success of ESDCMDVA:

Easterseals Job Description

Job Title: GL Senior Accountant

Department: Finance

Location: Silver Spring

Reports to: Controller 

FLSA Classification: Exempt

GL – Senior Accountant

Position Description

Position Overview

Easterseals DC MD VA offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a GL – Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial management, reporting, and compliance skills, along with excellent communication and project management abilities. This role requires the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. Experience working with federal, state, and local funding sources is strongly preferred.

About Easterseals DC MD VA

Easterseals DC MD VA is the regional affiliate serving Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Through a network of 10 locations and in-home services, we provide Behavioral Health, Adult Medical Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Therapy, Respite, and Workforce Development services to individuals and families throughout the region.

In addition to serving the broader community, our programs emphasize support for wounded warriors, veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families. As an independent 501(c)(3) organization governed by a local Board of Directors, we are committed to addressing critical community needs so all individuals have the opportunity to thrive.

Our team of more than 200 professionals includes experts in education, therapy, senior services, nursing, social work, assistive technology, and related disciplines. As part of the Easterseals national network, we also have access to the expertise and resources of nearly 25,000 professionals across the country.

Position Summary

The GL – Senior Accountant reports directly to the Controller and is responsible for supporting the organization’s financial operations through accurate reporting, reconciliations, compliance monitoring, and general ledger management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Journal Entries

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, and other general ledger adjustments

Account Reconciliation

• Perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, with a strong emphasis on cash reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies timely

Month-End Close

• Assist the Assistant Controller and Controller with the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting

Audit Support

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations related to financial activity

Compliance

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements

Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with departments to obtain financial data and provide support related to budgeting and forecasting

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, efficiency, and reporting accuracy

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule consisting of approximately two (2) days in-office and three (3) days remote/work-from-home
• Regular use of standard office equipment, including telephone, computer, printer/copier, calculator, and other office technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Fiscal Management, or related field required; CPA preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience in a similar role
• Experience with Sage Intacct required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting practices preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Strong computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Office applications and financial systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
• Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, dependability, and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Background check may be required

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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