Senior Accountant

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is seeking a motivated accounting professional to join our Finance team in Washington, DC as a Senior Accountant.

Who we are:

We are a multicultural, international non-profit organization promoting and enabling Freedom of the Press. RFE/RL reports in 24 languages to 18 countries, reaching more than 44 million people every week.

RFE/RL is a private, nonprofit Sec. 501(c)3 corporation, and is funded by a grant from the U.S. Congress through the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) as a private grantee.

More about us here:

https://about.rferl.org/about-rfe-rl/

https://www.rferl.org/

The role:

Reporting to the Controller, the Sr. Accountant is responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of General Ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The role supports month-end and year-end close processes and ensures compliance with GAAP and internal policies.

This position leads the audit process, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors, and ensures timely and accurate completion of audit, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

General Ledger & Close

• Preparing monthly journal entries for ROU assets/liabilities (ASC 842), amortization, allocations, and revenue recognition with supporting documentation
• Owning balance sheet account reconciliations (recurring and ad hoc), including identifying and resolving variances across AR, AP, and other accounts
• Leading year-end accruals and allocations to ensure accurate, audit-ready financial statements

Audit, Compliance & Reporting

• Acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and actuaries across financial statement, VEBA Trust, and 403(b) audits
• Planning and managing audit processes in partnership with the Controller, including coordinating PBC requests and ensuring timely, accurate responses
• Tracking audit findings and driving timely remediation of management letter items

Benefits Plans, Tax & Filings

• Managing actuarial engagements, including preparing census data and validating actuarial reports
• Reviewing and ensuring timely, accurate regulatory filings (Forms 5500, 8955-SSA, and 990)

Accounting Policy, Controls & Systems

• Reviewing transactions for compliance with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• Monitoring new accounting pronouncements and supporting timely implementation of policies and standards
• Administering month-end close and reconciliation software
• Maintaining and enhancing a centralized repository of accounting policies and procedures

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (Master’s preferred)
• CPA credentials required, in process certification will be considered
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years managing audits, non-profit experience, preferably in an international setting.
• Strong knowledge of GL accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting;
• Solid understanding of GAAP and compliance requirements (Uniform Guidance, OMB audit standards)
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft – preferred)
• Proven ability to manage audits, analyze data, and improve processes
• Strong problem solving, analytical, technical and projects management skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders

RFE/RL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Positions at RFE/RL are considered Public Trust Positions, with appointment contingent upon the positive outcome of a background investigation.

RFE/RL offers a hybrid work schedule (2 days in the office/3 days from home) and generous benefits (liberal paid time off, strong 403 (b) matching, health and life insurance, etc.).

Proficiency in English is required.