Job description

Do you love the ocean? Are you ready to be part of a team to strengthen, support, and promote global organizations dedicated to preserving ocean environments around the world? The Ocean Foundation, a DC-based non-profit international community foundation is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team! Are you passionate about supporting the operational effectiveness of a nonprofit organization knowing that your efforts will assist with strengthening and promoting global organizations dedicated to preserving ocean environments around the world? The Ocean Foundation, a DC based non-profit international community foundation is looking to hire a Senior Accountant to join our team and grow with our organization. In this position, the experienced professional will provide support by performing standard accounting and financial tasks such as process accounts payable, record deposits, reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts and send monthly programmatic financial reports. Successful candidates will also possess the ability to work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy, exhibit meticulous attention to detail with superb organization skills, and exercise critical thinking with a solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. CMA or CMA-track strongly preferred. Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit, grant-funded, or multi-entity environment. Progressive Nonprofit or grant accounting experience preferred. Strong Excel and accounting systems skills. Substantial experience with federal grant compliance, cost allocation methodologies, and reporting required. Funder, governmental, and compliance reporting preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and accountability Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment Experience working within an internationally operating organization preferred. Must reside in the DC, MD and VA area. Application Deadline: September 15, 2026 Salary Range: $100K - $125K EEO Statement: At The Ocean Foundation, we believe that a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our organization and advances our mission. We are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Requirements

Must-haves

Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit, grant-funded, or multi-entity environment.
Strong Excel and accounting systems skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and accountability
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
Must reside in the DC, MD and VA area.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. CMA or CMA-track strongly preferred.
Progressive Nonprofit or grant accounting experience preferred.
Substantial experience with federal grant compliance, cost allocation methodologies, and reporting required. Funder, governmental, and compliance reporting preferred.
Experience working within an internationally operating organization preferred.

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