Staff Accountant

Looking to elevate your accounting career in the mission-driven sector? Randstad has partnered with a premier, national non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, to find a compliance-focused Staff Accountant II.

Operating as a critical pillar of a highly collaborative finance team, this hybrid role (2 days in-office) offers the perfect blend of full-cycle accounting, federal grant management, and professional growth. If you are an ambitious financial professional tracking toward your CPA or similar credential and want your work to have a meaningful societal impact, we want to hear from you!!

Requirements & Benefits

• Education: B.A./B.S. in Accounting/Finance (120+ credit hours).

• Experience: 2–3 years in non-profit, grant-funded, or public accounting.

• Certification: Actively pursuing a CPA, CMA, CFE, or CISA.

• Skills: Advanced Excel; ERP software (Sage Intacct/NetSuite) preferred.

• Perks: $65k-$78k; hybrid (2 days/wk in DC); up to 11% 401k match; top-tier healthcare & generous PTO.

salary: $65,000 - $78,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Federal AP/AR (50%)

• Process invoices, verify approvals/coding, and execute ACH/electronic payments.

• Monitor grant expenditures for allowability under Uniform Guidance; maintain precise audit trails.

• Manage vendor files, collecting W-9s, contracts, and proof of insurance.

• Ensure vendor setups comply with internal controls and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).

• Record and reconcile incoming payments, grant reimbursements, and donor contributions.

• Prepare and submit invoices to funding agencies based on contract and grant requirements.

• Process and record federal award drawdowns, ensuring compliance with cash management rules.

GL & Month-End Close (25%)

• Prepare, post, and adjust daily, monthly, and year-end closing journal entries.

• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet general ledger account reconciliations.

• Investigate, track, and correct accounting discrepancies and variances promptly.

Audit & Compliance (25%)

• Compile and issue annual Form 1099-NEC/MISC to vendors in compliance with IRS rules.

• Provide accurate schedules, reports, and grant-related reconciliations to auditors.

• Assist with annual audits, single audits, and external financial reviews.

• Ensure all accounting records strictly comply with U.S. GAAP, IRS, DOL, and OMB regulations.

• Monitor updates in tax laws, accounting standards, and grant compliance requirements.

Skills

• Accounts Payable (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Accounts Receivable (3 years of experience is preferred)
• General Ledger (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Month-End Close (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Compliance (3 years of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.