Staff Accountant

Location: Washington, DC, USA. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Salary: $73,000–$85,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a nonpartisan global security think tank based in Washington, DC, focused on mission-driven work and employee well-being.

What you will do

• Support general accounting activities for month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare journal entries, financial schedules, and monthly cost allocation schedules for review.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable and track international wire payments.
• Maintain established procedures and internal controls and support compliance with sponsoring agency regulations.
• Assist with annual financial audits, programmatic audits, Form 990 preparation, and accounting research.
• Provide backup coverage for accounting functions and support additional finance projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or a similar accounting system.
• Experience with Anybill or similar accounts payable software.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting requirements, GAAP, and Uniform Guidance.
• Knowledge of foreign exchange transactions and eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.
• Strong organization, flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 13 paid holidays.
• Medical and dental insurance, retirement match, and flexible spending plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance.
• Commuting, wellness, education, parental leave, and bereavement benefits.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well-being.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and cover letter including salary requirements.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.