Non-profit Accountant

Accountabilities

• • Perform monthly accounting activities, including bank and credit card reconciliations and review of balance sheet accounts against supporting schedules.
  • Review and adjust accounts such as prepaid expenses, vacation time, and fixed assets to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Allocate shared costs across program, administration, and fundraising functions for nonprofit statements of functional expenses.
  • Track grant-related expenses and adjust temporarily restricted net asset balances as appropriate.
  • Review transaction details, identify coding changes, and use accounting reviews as opportunities to educate and train clients.
  • Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for staff, boards, and other stakeholders.
  • Compare and validate client records against Form 990 filings and audited financial statements.
  • Respond promptly to client questions and determine the most effective communication method for each situation.
  • Train clients on QuickBooks Online and nonprofit bookkeeping best practices.
  • Proactively identify and implement improvements to client and internal accounting processes and systems.
  • Provide vacation coverage for colleagues when needed and respond promptly to questions and requests from supervisors and team members.
  • Maintain accurate daily records of hours worked and complete other accounting or operational duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  • Experience with monthly close and recurring accounting processes, including reconciliations and supporting schedules.
  • Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and financial statement analysis.
  • Basic knowledge of GAAP is required; familiarity with nonprofit GAAP is preferred.
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks, particularly QuickBooks Online, Excel, cloud-based tools, and Google Drive applications.
  • Experience working with fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other supporting schedules.
  • Prior accounting experience within a small or mid-sized nonprofit organization is preferred.
  • Experience teaching QuickBooks or bookkeeping practices to non-accountants is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to consistently produce accurate, high-quality financial reports.
  • Excellent judgment and the confidence to identify issues while knowing when to seek additional guidance.
  • Patient, flexible, and supportive communication style when working with clients and colleagues with varying levels of accounting knowledge.
  • Professional, cooperative, and balanced approach to work.
  • Ability to work independently from a home office and communicate effectively by phone and email.
  • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods; local travel capability is preferred.
  • A cover letter is required alongside the resume and should explain your interest in the role and why it is a strong fit.

  Benefits

  • $34–$35 per hour, with the position listed at $35 per hour.
  • Part-time schedule of approximately 10–30 hours per week.
  • Fully remote, work-from-home arrangement.
  • Paid time off.
  • Retirement plan/IRA with an employer match.
  • Monthly stipend toward use of your personal phone and computer.
  • Opportunity to support multiple nonprofit organizations and make a meaningful impact through accurate financial management.
  • Ongoing opportunities to contribute to improvements in accounting systems and processes.