Nonprofit Accounting Consultant - Senior Associate
Hybrid Rockville ArlingtonChicago +2 Full-time Senior Accounting
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Aprio. Rockville · full-time · $80,000–$131,800 base.
SalaryStated by Aprio
$80,000 – $131,800
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleAccounting
SenioritySenior
LocationRockville
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$80,000–$131,800
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 2w ago
Also hiring inArlington, Chicago, Columbia, Washington
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Assess client finance operations and help senior staff identify practical process improvements
- Guide accounting system rollouts, including reviewing and reshaping charts of accounts
- Run month-end close work, complex reconciliations, financial analysis and reporting for client leaders or boards
- Help clients plan budgets, prepare for audits and gather information for IRS Form 990 filings
- Handle selected payroll, payables or cash receipts work, and support grant compliance and indirect cost analysis
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting or an equivalent qualification
- At least three years of accounting work, including hands-on nonprofit GAAP experience
- Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to manage several client projects accurately
- You can work independently on client assignments and communicate clearly with people at different levels
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced accountant who can shift between nonprofit client engagements and finance tasks such as close, reporting, grants and system changes. The position is based in Rockville and is described as hybrid.
From the employer
Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Job Summary
Aprio is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) Nonprofit Consulting practice. In this role, you will partner with experienced firm leaders and client organizations to deliver high-impact business advisory and interim outsourced accounting engagements that drive financial clarity and operational strength. You will bring strong critical thinking, financial expertise, and adaptability to diverse client environments across finance department transformation, audit facilitation, system implementation, and grants management. This is a meaningful opportunity to advance your career while making a tangible difference for mission-driven organizations.What You'll Gain/ Impact
- Opportunity to deliver transformative consulting services to nonprofit clients across a broad range of finance and accounting functions
- Exposure to complex, high-visibility engagements including interim CFO/Controller support, Single Audit facilitation, and system implementations
- Collaborative environment working alongside experienced Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers
- Ability to deepen expertise in nonprofit GAAP, grants management, and Uniform Guidance compliance
- Professional growth within a high-growth firm committed to continuous investment in your development
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in financial assessments and process improvement engagements led by senior staff
- Support system implementations and chart of accounts analysis and redesign
- Perform financial and data analysis, including development and execution of complex reconciliations
- Develop, execute, and/or oversee the month-end close process
- Prepare periodic financial reporting for client senior management and/or Boards of Directors
- Support and perform analysis related to annual budget and projection processes
- Evaluate and document financial policies and procedures
- Assist clients in preparing for annual financial statement audits and IRS Form 990 data collection
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across finance department functions
- Oversee and/or process components of payroll, accounts payable, and/or cash receipts
- Support the development and implementation of Uniform Guidance policies and assist with indirect cost rate analysis
Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent
- 3+ years of accounting experience, including demonstrated experience with GAAP for nonprofit organizations
- CPA preferred
- Uniform Guidance and Single Audit experience a plus
- Ability to work autonomously on client assignments and field initial client questions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging to professionals at all levels
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously with a focus on detail and accuracy
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of and interest in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, CRM, and ERP systems and related integrations
Leadership Skills
- Building Relationships
- Adaptability
- Client Focus
- Driving Execution
- Continuous Improvement
- Communication
Technical Skills
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Nonprofit Financial Reporting
- Grant Fund Accounting
- ASB ASC 958
- Donor and Grant Revenue Recognition