Now Hiring: Staff Accountant! 

Full-Time | Exempt Position

Hybrid | Washington, DC (3 days in office)

Salary: $72k to $76k per year 

Job Summary

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to children’s literacy. Our mission is to inspire a joy of reading and provide children with equitable access to high-quality, engaging books and literacy resources that support their reading development.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Staff Accountant to join our Finance team and help safeguard the financial integrity that powers our mission.The Staff Accountant serves as a critical pillar of the Finance Department, ensuring the integrity of financial data through meticulous transaction management, rigorous reconciliations, and proactive support of the month-end close process. Working under the guidance of the Controller, this role maintains the high standards of accuracy, accountability, and transparency required for the organization’s fiscal health.

What’s in It for You

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance plan.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO), including vacation, personal time, and bereavement leave.
• 13 paid holidays annually.
• Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) coverage.
• Hybrid work environment (Onsite 3x a week).

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and execute complex journal entries to ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes.
• Perform comprehensive monthly account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
• Accurately process, code, and enter all deposits and cash receipts into the accounting system, maintaining a clear audit trail.
• Lead the recording and reconciliation of book and collateral inventory, partnering with internal teams to align physical counts with financial records.
• Support the Controller and CFO in preparing audit schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with additional accounting, financial, or administrative projects as assigned by the Controller or CFO.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 2+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas).

• Collaborative working style with the ability to build strong relationships across finance and non-finance teams.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work Environment: Hybrid office environment, including regular work at the RIF office and remote work from a home office.

• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%.

• Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary role. Requires operating standard office equipment, regular use of telephone and computer, continuous typing and screen viewing. Occasional light lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.

Why Join RIF?

At RIF, your work directly supports children’s literacy across the country. You’ll join a mission-driven organization where financial excellence enables meaningful impact.

If you are passionate about precision, accountability, and contributing to a purpose-driven organization, we encourage you to apply.