Senior Accountant

BBYO
Washington, DC
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 4–6 years of accounting experience and are comfortable with RAMP and Sage systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4–6 years of accounting experience and a passion for supporting non-finance teams
    — “4–6 years of relevant accounting experience”
  • Individuals who can manage reconciliation tasks and produce clear financial reports
    — “producing reliable financial statements and reports”
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting databases, with a preference for RAMP and Sage
    — “Experience with RAMP and Sage is preferred”

Things to consider

  • Attendance at 2–3 major BBYO events annually is required, including travel
    — “Attend BBYO major events (2–3 times per year)”
  • This role requires unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
    — “Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without holding a visa or sponsorship”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to drive timely and accurate month-end closes in your resume and interview responses
    — “leading a timely and accurate month-end close”
  • Emphasize your experience with financial reporting and reconciliation in your application materials
    — “keeping our bank, investment, and balance sheet accounts reconciled”
  • Showcase your communication skills by providing examples of explaining financial concepts to non-finance staff
    — “Supporting non-finance staff with questions about expenses, coding, budgets”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate and timely financial statements
  • supporting financial leadership
  • process improvements
Typical background
accountingfinance

Skills & requirements

Required

AccountingFinancial ReportingMonth-end CloseReconciliationFinancial Analysis

Preferred

RAMPSage

Stack & domain

AccountingExcelSageRAMPCommunicationTeamworkFinance

About the role

Original posting from BBYO

At BBYO, we're motivated by our mission, inspiring us to reimagine work to make it fun, flexible, and fulfilling. We are looking for a passionate Senior Accountant to join our team and make a difference. As a Senior Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in leading a timely and accurate month-end close, keeping our bank, investment, and balance sheet accounts reconciled, and producing reliable financial statements and reports that strengthen the programs and experiences we create for Jewish teens. Alongside your teammates, you'll connect in a dynamic environment and create a positive impact on teens, our community, and the world.

SHAPING THE FUTURE FOR TEENS AND YOURSELF

As a Senior Accountant, a typical day will include:

Driving the month-end close: preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules so the books close on time and accurately

Completing bank, investment, and balance sheet reconciliations, then researching and resolving any variances

Preparing and reviewing monthly financial statements, and maintaining subsidiary ledgers and schedules

Producing standard and ad hoc reports that help Finance leadership and program teams make informed decisions

Supporting non-finance staff with questions about expenses, coding, budgets, and systems like RAMP and Sage

Partnering with the Controller and Finance leadership on special projects, process improvements, and audit preparation

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR MAKING A LASTING IMPACT

Our team has an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for innovation to drive positive change. In addition, these skills are key to success as a Senior Accountant:

Abilities: You work independently and connect the dots across varied work. You pay close attention to detail and can multitask in a fast-paced environment. You communicate clearly in writing and in conversation, and you're team-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.

Technical Skills: You're proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office 365 and comfortable working with accounting databases. Experience with RAMP and Sage is preferred.

Experience: 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience

Education: A bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting

REQUIREMENTS

Attend BBYO major events (2–3 times per year), including Staff Conference and International Convention (Presidents' Day Weekend).

Ability to travel as needed, approximately 5–10%, including team meetings.

Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without holding a visa or sponsorship.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function with or without reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

BENEFITS OF OUR DYNAMIC AND SUPPORTIVE WORKPLACE

Own Your Balance

Flexible work environment

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

18 paid secular and Jewish holidays

PLUS two-week-long office shutdowns

Invest in Your Well-being

Medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, and 2.5x salary life insurance

Generous 403b and Roth retirement plan with vested match

Free access to WellHub, which includes access to gyms, online workouts, and wellness apps

Family First Environment

Teen Involvement Benefit stipend

Flexibility in bringing child(ren) on business travel

Generous paid parental leave

Compensation: Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000 annually. This position is also eligible for a bonus incentive.

We also pay for your TSA pre-check, provide a home technology allowance and have pet insurance options!

BE A PART OF A LEGACY…

that celebrates our rich, century-long history of enhancing the Jewish experience to build a meaningful, teen-led future

with an inclusive culture where authenticity is celebrated, respect is given, and fun is encouraged

built on trust and empowerment, offering flexibility in where you work and autonomy in how it gets done

Embracing our past and future, we are excited about our growth and the challenges ahead. Join us and embark on an exciting journey with BBYO. INSPIRING TODAY. BUILDING TOMORROW.

We are committed to enhancing the Jewish experience, valuing diversity, providing equal opportunity, and maintaining an environment free from discrimination or harassment. BBYO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity by complying with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type in the workplace. Thus, BBYO strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including without limitation.

Source: BBYO careers

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