Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES)

Senior Accountant

Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bethesda • Maryland • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Manage all aspects of the accounting cycle, including accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), payroll, tax forms, investments, financial close, and reporting.
  • Manage the month-end closing and financial reporting process, including account and margin analysis and account reconciliation.
  • Prepare, review, and post journal entries.
  • Resolve accounting discrepancies in reported data.
  • Assist with the monthly and year-end close and financial reporting, including performing and reviewing account reconciliations, performing account analysis, and preparing roll-forward schedules.
  • Assist in completion of the annual audit, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to external auditor requests.
  • Collaborate with the team in designing and implementing process improvements and internal controls and assist with system integrations.
  • Solve problems concerning accounting, answer inquiries, and enforce accounting policies.
  • Prepare ad hoc reporting and assist in special projects as needed.
  • Maintain customer file and respond to customer inquiries.
  • Prepare accounts receivable invoices monthly and as needed based on requests from various departments.
  • Receive and process cash and check receipts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
  • 5 or more years of accounting experience required; preferably 2 or more years in public accounting
  • Strong accounting skills and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) required
  • Experience with nonprofit accounting preferred
  • Financial close and reporting experience required
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skill required (VLookup, HLookup, Pivot Tables, etc.)
  • Must be able to pass a NIH background check to be employed at FAES
  • Ability and willingness for onsite work two days a week (Bethesda, Maryland)
Benefits
  • 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Travel mileage reimbursement
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounting cycleaccounts receivableaccounts payablepayrolltax formsfinancial closefinancial reportingjournal entriesaccount reconciliationGAAP
Soft Skills
problem solvingcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting