City First Enterprises (CFE) · 1 week ago
Senior Accountant
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCity First Enterprises (CFE) is a non-profit financial institution focused on providing equitable financial solutions for communities. The Senior Accountant will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support financial reporting and compliance, and enhance accounting systems and processes while collaborating with various teams.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Maintain systems of accounts and records; prepare and enter journal entries to ensure accurate and timely monthly financial reporting
Assist in the preparation of annual accounting budgets and support financial presentations for committees and the Board
Facilitate annual audit and tax return reporting, including preparation of supporting schedules and reconciliations, and support compliance requirements
Lead projects to enhance accounting systems and reporting capabilities (Sage Intacct), including improvements to journal entry workflows and close processes
Develop new reports and improve organization within accounting systems to support management, lender, and auditor reporting
Process and code accounts payable transactions, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and accurate expense classification
Prepare and process payments (ACH/checks/wires) in accordance with internal controls
Record and monitor daily cash transactions, accounts payable, grant activity, and other routine accounting entries
Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, amortization, and reclassifications
Support loan portfolio accounting entries and reconciliations, including interest income, fees, and related journal entries
Ensure timely completion of bank and balance sheet reconciliations with clear, audit-ready support
Accurately record complex transactions and maintain detailed supporting documentation
Maintain orderly accounting filing systems, and controls over transactions
Support accounts receivable monitoring and debt payment schedules
Assist with audit preparation and compliance reporting to creditors, funders, and partners
Maintain effective internal controls and support fraud prevention initiatives
Support segregation of duties by preparing transactions subject to supervisory review and approval
Ensure adherence to GAAP, nonprofit, and federal grant compliance requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
3–6 years of progressive accounting experience
Work experience including Accounts Payable, general ledger, and bank reconciliation
Solid bookkeeping skills; exposure to financial statements and tax compliance
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Experience with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct or similar ERP platforms
Excellent verbal and written communication
Preferred
nonprofit/CDFI experience preferred
Public accounting experience is a plus
CPA or pursuit of CPA certification is preferred
Benefits
Employee-sponsored health and dental insurance
Life insurance
A health savings account with annual employer contributions
A retirement plan with employer matching
Paid parental leave
A generous paid time-off program
Company
City First Enterprises (CFE)
City First Enterprises is a certified CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) specializing in flexible lending for affordable housing, commercial real estate, small businesses, non-profits, and clean energy projects.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3.72MKey Investors
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
2023-04-10Grant· $3.72M
Leadership Team
Oswaldo Acosta
CEO & President
Cantwell Faulkner Muckenfuss lll
Co-Founder: former board Chair an current Director
Recent News
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2025-07-16
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2025-03-03
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