Accounting Manager - Greenbelt, MD

Overview

Beacon Hill Financial has partnered with a nonprofit organization in Greenbelt, MD in their search for an Accounting Manager to join their team. This position plays a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and audit readiness while partnering closely with leadership on budgeting and financial oversight. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting experience, a hands-on approach to operations, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support financial reporting, including internal management reports and board-level materials.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis (supporting budgets in the ~$30M range).
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies in compliance with GAAP and nonprofit standards.
• Lead audit preparation efforts, including coordination with external auditors and preparation of audit schedules.
• Support cash flow monitoring and financial planning initiatives.
• Assist in oversight of payroll processes as needed (experience is flexible but exposure is preferred).
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Strong nonprofit accounting experience, including exposure to fund accounting and donor/grant reporting.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with operational accounting and month-end close.
• Experience supporting audits and working directly with external auditors.
• Background in budgeting and financial planning; experience supporting mid-sized organizational budgets preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with accounting systems required; exposure to ERP systems preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to analyze financial data.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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