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Food & Water Watch

Staff Accountant

Washington, DC · On-site

$75K - $85K/hr

Audit * Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including: * Bank Reconciliation and other financial accounts. * Credit Card Reconciliation * Ensure accurate recording of all financial ...

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Sikich

Audit Manager (Federal Audit)

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$111K - $146K/yr

Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures, * Assist Principals and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals ...

Sikich

Audit Manager (Federal Audit)

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$111K - $145K/yr

Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures, * Assist Principals and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals ...

Sikich

Audit Manager (Federal Audit)

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$111K - $145K/yr

Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures, * Assist Principals and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals ...

Castro & Company, LLC

Audit Manager

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

$115K - $140K/yr

Audit Manager Advance your public accounting career as an Audit Manager at Castro amp; Co, where ... * Assist with business development activities of the firm * Develop, plan, and implement a ...

Cooley LLP

Audit Letter Analyst

Washington, DC

$68K - $99K/yr

... * Assist Audit Letter Response Committee with annual training of audit letter responses for ... attorneys * Assist Audit Letter Response Committee with updating audit letter response policies and ...

Calibre CPA Group

Audit Senior

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$73K - $85K/yr

Clear open review notes. * Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management ... Audit challenging and/or high-risk areas requiring greater technical expertise. * Assign work to ...

Cooley LLP

Audit Letter Analyst

Reston, VA

$68K - $99K/yr

... * Assist Audit Letter Response Committee with annual training of audit letter responses for ... attorneys * Assist Audit Letter Response Committee with updating audit letter response policies and ...

Calibre CPA Group

Audit Senior

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$73K - $85K/yr

Clear open review notes. * Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management ... Audit challenging and/or high-risk areas requiring greater technical expertise. * Assign work to ...

Cooley

Audit Letter Analyst

Reston, VA

$68K - $99K/yr

... * Assist Audit Letter Response Committee with annual training of audit letter responses for ... attorneys * Assist Audit Letter Response Committee with updating audit letter response policies and ...

Cooley

Audit Letter Analyst

Washington, DC

$68K - $99K/yr

... * Assist Audit Letter Response Committee with annual training of audit letter responses for ... attorneys * Assist Audit Letter Response Committee with updating audit letter response policies and ...

Calibre CPA Group

Audit Manager

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

CLIENT MANAGEMENT: * Assist in maintaining active communication with key client personnel throughout the year * Participate with principals and partners in presenting audit results to governing ...

RMA Associates LLC

Audit Associate

Arlington, VA · On-site

Perform segments of client engagements under the supervision of an Audit Senior. * Assist in audits of federal government agencies, departments, or organizations. * Ensures compliance with federal ...

Platform Accounting

Audit Manager

Rockville, MD · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

What you will do: * Assist with the development and execution of an annual risk-based internal audit plan that aligns with the organization's objectives and addresses key risks across operations ...

Calibre CPA Group

Audit Manager

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

CLIENT MANAGEMENT: * Assist in maintaining active communication with key client personnel throughout the year * Participate with principals and partners in presenting audit results to governing ...

ARServices

Audit Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

Fully and effectively collaborate with an existing cross-functional A&AS and government team to support audit readiness and financial management. * Assist in audit activities as directed, with ...

Castro & Company

Audit Manager

Alexandria, VA · On-site +1

$111K - $145K/yr

Company Description Castro & Company is a dedicated audit, advisory, and accounting CPA firm ... * Assist with business development activities of the firm. * Develop, plan, and implement a ...

Platform Accounting Group

Audit Manager

Rockville, MD · Hybrid

$100K - $160K/yr

What you will do: * Assist with the development and execution of an annual risk-based internal audit plan that aligns with the organization's objectives and addresses key risks across operations ...

PT&C Group LLC

Audit Manager

Rockville, MD · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

What you will do: * Assist with the development and execution of an annual risk-based internal audit plan that aligns with the organization's objectives and addresses key risks across operations ...

ARServices

Audit Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

Fully and effectively collaborate with an existing cross-functional A&AS and government team to support audit readiness and financial management. * Assist in audit activities as directed, with ...

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Staff Accountant

Washington, DC • On-site

Food & Water Watch
51 - 200 employees
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$75K - $85K/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Staff Accountant

Food amp; Water Watch is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team and support the financial operations of the organization by performing accounting, reporting, and compliance functions.

About Food amp; Water Watch:

Food amp; Water Watch is working to create a healthy future for all people and generations to come—a world where everyone has food they can trust, clean drinking water and a livable climate. Making this happen requires involving people in the pressing issues of our time at the local, state, and federal level, building on one win after another, as we develop a larger movement that has the political power to make our democratic process work.

About the position:

The Staff Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager. This position ensures accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, supports grant and contract reporting, and helps maintain compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and organizational policies.

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 annually, dependent upon experience

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan area

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting amp; Audit

  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including:
    • Bank Reconciliation and other financial accounts.
    • Credit Card Reconciliation
  • Ensure accurate recording of all financial activities including Journal entry preparation in Sage Intaact (accruals, prepaid expenses, and allocations prepared by senior finance staff.)
  • Assist with monthly Financial Statement preparation and analysis.
  • Assist with monthly General Ledger review and reconciliation.
  • Assist with annual budget preparation.
  • Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP and other federal and state regulations.
  • Assist with Fiscal Year End Audit preparation and fieldwork.
  • Assist with preparation and filing of tax returns and other regulatory reports.
  • Assist in compiling schedules and documentations for the annual audit and IRS form 990 filings.
  • Ad hoc projects and analysis.

General Support

  • Contribute to the preparation of special event and canvassing expenses reconciliation.
  • Prepare and file quarterly and semi-annual lobbying reports.

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