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Senior Accountant

BBYO

$75,000 - $85,000 / year

Washington, DCFull-timeOn-siteProficient

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Description

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.

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • paid time off
  • parental leave
  • life insurance
  • wellness program

About this role

BBYO seeks a Senior Accountant to own the month-end close process and maintain the financial foundation for an organization dedicated to serving Jewish teens. You'll drive timely and accurate closes by preparing journal entries and reconciliations, produce financial statements and reports that inform leadership and program decisions, and support staff across the organization with accounting questions and system guidance. This role reports to the Controller and involves partnership on special projects, process improvements, and audit preparation alongside a team with an entrepreneurial approach to their work.

The ideal candidate has four to six years of accounting experience and a bachelor's degree in Accounting, with strong Excel and Office 365 skills and comfort in accounting databases. Prior experience with RAMP and Sage is preferred. You'll need to work independently while managing detail-oriented tasks in a fast-paced environment, communicate clearly across finance and non-finance teams, and stay organized while multitasking. The position is based in Washington, D.C., and requires attendance at two to three major BBYO events annually, including Staff Conference and International Convention, plus occasional travel for team meetings.

The role offers a salary of $75,000–$85,000 with bonus eligibility, flexible work arrangements, unlimited PTO, eighteen paid holidays plus two-week office shutdowns, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and family-friendly perks including paid parental leave and a teen involvement benefit stipend. U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship is required.

Typical pay for this role

$80,000

Typical range: $80,000 to $100,000

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