Senior Accounting and Benefits Administrator

Nonprofit HR

Senior Accounting and Benefits Administrator at Garrison Legal Search Firm handling full accounting and benefits administration. Partnering with leadership on financial management in a hybrid remote setting.

Posted 7/10/2026part-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own accounts receivable — generating client fee invoices and recording bank deposits
Manage accounts payable — entering vendor and expense invoices and compiling supporting documentation
Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts, and download monthly statements
Prepare monthly Profit & Loss reports and weekly, monthly, and annual reports on fees, commissions, payroll, expenses, and placements
Administer bimonthly payroll in full compliance with DMV-area tax laws
Process owner (3) commissions to LLCs, maintain a QuickBooks file for each, and assist with tax preparation
Prepare quarterly federal and state tax estimates for the three LLCs
Generate annual W-2s for employees and 1099s as required
Handle monthly DC sales tax, annual personal property and Unclaimed Property filings, US AIES Census, and bi-annual DCRA filing and business license
Partner with our outside accounting firm to prepare annual corporate tax returns
Support the COO in preparing for and running the Year-End Partner Meeting
Leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency, accuracy, reporting, and workflow
Use AI-enabled tools for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation while exercising sound judgment
Apply appropriate confidentiality, ethical standards, and human oversight with AI-assisted tools
Manage, evaluate, and administer company benefits, including 401(k), SmartBenefits, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Maintain employee files and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
Strong proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks (or similar accounting software), including report generation
Experience entering data in CRM databases
Comfort with modern accounting, HR, payroll, and productivity technologies — and the ability to learn new systems quickly
Adaptability to evolving business needs, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies
A proactive, phone-friendly communication style, sound judgment, and genuine care for the team's success

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Hard Skills & Tools

Accounts Payable ManagementProfit & Loss ReportingBank ReconciliationVendor Invoice ProcessingFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationSound JudgmentAdaptability