Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Accountant – Budget to support church-wide and multi-departmental budgeting efforts. This role serves as a key partner to ministry leaders and staff, ensuring accurate budgeting, timely fund requests, and financial accountability that supports effective programming and organizational growth.

This is a full-time, exempt position, which reports directly to the Accounting Manager and will be located in Alexandria, Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with ministry leaders and departments to develop annual and church-wide program budgets

• Train and support leaders on budget policies, processes, and software

• Coordinate budget submissions, approvals, and communications

• Track budgets, fund requests, expenditures, and generate financial reports

• Monitor budget performance and advise on variances, reallocations, and potential over-expenditures

• Serve as Finance Department liaison to the Budget Committee

• Support post-event reporting and continuous improvement of budgeting practices

Core Competencies

• Budget development, forecasting, and financial planning

• Budget variance analysis and financial reporting

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and nonprofit financial practices

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Clear and effective communication of financial information

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder support

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ethical handling of confidential and sensitive financial information

• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (MBA preferred)

• Minimum of four years of experience in nonprofit and event budgeting

• Experience preparing and presenting budget materials to leadership or boards

• Proficiency with Excel and accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP)

ASBC offers a mission-driven environment where financial stewardship supports impactful ministry and community engagement.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references.

Alfred Street Baptist Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or accommodation in our job application process should contact careers@alfredstreet.org.

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.