Reports To: Comptroller. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct reports.
Job Overview: The role of Senior Accountant is responsible for accounting processes at OTF, including but not limited to, compiling and entering data into the accounting system, maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting documentation, preparing reports, and contributing to accounting and finance policies and procedures. This position is for an individual with several years of accounting experience. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of internal controls for accounting, as well as organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at multitasking. This person will proactively identify opportunities for improvement within OTF's operations and work cooperatively to implement changes. The position requires a passion for working collaboratively with diverse global communities who are actively countering threats to internet freedom, independent journalism, and human rights with technology-backed solutions.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Financial Management - Establishes and maintains contracts, including amendments, in Sage Intacct; tracks contract expenditures and outstanding balances, and reviews month-end accruals, allocations and adjusting journal entries; reviews and processes employee expense reimbursements and purchase/corporate card transactions for compliance with organizational policies, grant requirements and supporting documentation standards; prepares monthly indirect cost calculations and allocations in accordance with approved methodologies and grant requirements; assists with other accounting projects as needed.
Reporting and Monitoring - Prepares and reviews journal entries, accruals, allocations and other adjusting entries; performs complex account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, balance sheet accounts, prepaid expenses and accrued liabilities; prepares monthly financial statements, schedules, management reports and funder reporting requirements; monitors and investigates unusual variances and trends, communicating significant findings to the COO or Comptroller.
Financial Controls and Compliance - Reviews supporting documentation for compliance with 2 CFR 200, IRS reporting, U.S. GAAP and internal policy; identifies opportunities to improve systems and processes; provides documentation and explanations to auditors; develops, documents and maintains standard operating procedures and process guides for finance-related functions.
Payroll - Reviews timesheet allocations for compliance with time and effort reporting requirements; prepares payroll journal entries, reconciliations and supporting schedules to ensure payroll costs are accurately recorded and allocated to the appropriate funding sources.
Qualifications: Commitment to OTF's mission and core values of equity, fairness and diversity; passion for social change with interest in human rights and Internet freedom; discretion and ability to handle confidential issues; action-oriented, entrepreneurial self-starter able to work independently and in teams.
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience; CPA, CPA candidate or advanced accounting coursework preferred.
Experience: 5+ years as an accountant, auditor or similar role, preferably in a not-for-profit or US-government funded environment; knowledge of internal control best practices and accounting procedures in a paperless environment; experience preparing and reviewing accounting entries, account reconciliations and financial reports; experience supporting month-end and year-end close, external audits and financial statement preparation; proficiency with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software; experience with Expensify including system configuration and administration; familiarity with multi-dimensional accounting (funding source, project, grant); knowledge of FASB not-for-profit standards, IRS requirements and 2 CFR 200; advanced MS Excel skills; familiarity with G-Suite applications.
Employment Type: Full Time, Mid Level. Location: Washington, DC, USA preferred, with flexibility for remote work as approved. Salary Range: $120,000 to $155,000 annually commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 2026-10-28
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the Open Technology Fund career portal at https://opentechnologyfund.applytojob.com/apply/P0S9S7SL65/Senior-Accountant. Required: first name, last name, email address, phone and resume (.pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt or .rtf, limit 5MB).