Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant (Part-Time)

Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

$80,000 to $85,000 annually

Join the Air & Space Forces Aid Society as a part-time Senior Staff Accountant and play a critical role in supporting the financial operations behind programs that directly serve Airmen, Guardians, and their families.

As the official charity of the United States Air Force and Space Force, the Air & Space Forces Aid Society has been providing emergency financial assistance, education support, and community programs since 1942. Our work is grounded in trust, accountability, and a commitment to helping military families navigate life’s most challenging moments.

This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who is detail-driven, highly organized, and comfortable working independently within a structured, part-time schedule.

Candidates should have hands-on experience managing reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes in a professional accounting environment.

Experience with nonprofit accounting, grant reporting, or systems such as D365, Salesforce, or similar platforms is a plus.

What You’ll Do

You will join the finance and accounting team and play a central role in maintaining accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and overall financial integrity across the organization.

In this role, you will:

• Perform monthly cash reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and review journal entries and support month-end close
• Ensure accuracy of balance sheet and income statement reporting
• Review accounts payable processes and weekly payment activity
• Monitor banking transactions and identify discrepancies or risks
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and inventory tracking
• Support financial reporting, including grant and internal reports
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor requests
• Prepare and review budget versus actual reports
• Supervise and support the Staff Accountant
• Provide accounting support across departments as needed

Schedule and Work Environment

This is a part-time hybrid role with 

• Tuesday and Thursday onsite in our Crystal City office in Arlington, Virginia
• Wednesday remote from your home office
• 3 days per week total

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience working with accounting systems and financial data
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a part-time schedule
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism
• A collaborative approach and ability to work across teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• or equivalent experience, 8 or more years in accounting
• At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience
• Nonprofit experience preferred

Why This Role

This role offers the opportunity to stay engaged in meaningful, high-impact accounting work while maintaining a predictable and balanced schedule. You will work closely with leadership, contribute to mission-critical operations, and be part of a team that values accuracy, integrity, and service.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

As part of our hiring process, applications may be reviewed using technology to help identify relevant qualifications. All candidates are ultimately reviewed by a member of our team, and hiring decisions are made by people.