General Ledger Accountant

Help Keep the Mission on Track as a General Ledger Accountant

Are you a detail-loving accountant who enjoys diving into the general ledger, balancing books, and collaborating across departments? This may be the right opportunity.

Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital is seeking a meticulous and proactive General Ledger Accountant to support the Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, this position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close, and providing timely reporting that drives mission-focused decision-making.

This work helps ensure financial resources are used wisely—expanding access to transformative leadership experiences for Girl Scouts across the region.

What This Role Will Do

• Manage and maintain the general ledger, including the chart of accounts
• Prepare:
  • Monthly journal entries (depreciation, amortization, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, payroll, etc.)
  • Monthly reconciliations (bank, investment, and revenue)
  • Monthly and annual financial statements
• Maintain and update monthly close schedules
• Assist the Controller with audit preparation and IRS Form 990 workpapers
• Support department managers with financial reporting and analysis
• Review journal entries from the Finance & Accounting Specialist prior to posting
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy team on the funding pipeline
• Reconcile fundraising platform reports with bank deposits
• Provide ad hoc reports and support as needed

What Makes a Strong Candidate

• Experience with the general ledger and 2–4+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Interest in improving systems and streamlining processes
• Strong skills in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Clear and effective communication, including with non-financial colleagues
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus (but not required)
• Familiarity with the Girl Scout movement is welcome

To ensure alignment with the technical requirements of the role, strong candidates will be asked to complete a brief accounting exercise later in the hiring process, focused on journal entries and financial statement fundamentals.

Just Some of the Ways The Team is Supported

• 100% employer-paid HMO health insurance for employees (dependent coverage, POS, dental/vision available).
• 3% employer contribution to 403(b), plus additional 2% match.
• Generous paid leave benefits.
• Paid holidays/office closures include: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and December 26-31.  The Presidential Inauguration Day is also an observed holiday on January 20th every four years. One floating holiday, annually.
• A vibrant workplace with a diverse staff who are dedicated to a common mission to make a difference in our community through Girl Scouting. Click here to read the bi-monthly staff newsletter for a closer look.

Find out more about the organization’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at this link.

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