Senior Accountant (Nonprofit Expert)

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

$12-15

HOURS PER WEEK

20

DATE UPDATED

Jul 4, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

About Us
We are a USA-based accounting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to serving nonprofit organizations and mental health practices. We manage the complete accounting cycle for a portfolio of nonprofit clients simultaneously, delivering accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial records. Our clients trust us with the financial foundation of their missions. Every tea ---------- mber we bring on is expected to perform at a professional level from day one, follow our documented systems, and take genuine ownership of their client portfolio.

About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will oversee comprehensive bookkeeping functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all financial records for a portfolio of nonprofit clients. You will work within our established systems and be held to firm-wide standards of accuracy and deadlines from day one.

This is not an entry-level role. You are expected to arrive with a fully developed competency in nonprofit accounting and the professional judgment to apply it independently across multiple clients in a remote environment.

Responsibilities
- Oversee the work of the accounting team.
- Apply revenue recognition principles to manage grants and contracts revenue and compliance tracking of clients
- Prepare and post all month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, and deferred revenue schedules.
- Conduct balance sheet reconciliation and review financial statements for discrepancies or errors.
- Record payroll allocation entries across cost centers, grants, and functional expense categories.
- Produce and deliver month-end financial statements for management review.
- Support the Form 990 and audit preparation process by maintaining clean, organized records and preparing schedules as requested.
- Maintain meticulous records of journal entries, account analyses, and audit documentation to ensure audit readiness.
- Utilize accounting software, including QuickBooks Online and Xero, to manage bookkeeping operations.
- Identify opportunities to automate financial processes and increase efficiency.
- Deliver clear, accurate financial reports for internal review, client communication, and external audits.

Qualifications
- 8 years or more of nonprofit accounting experience with demonstrated ability to apply accrual accounting, fund accounting, net asset classifications under ASU ---------- , grant tracking, and functional expense allocation independently and without supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to apply ASC 606 and ASC 842 standards, specifically managing revenue recognition based on grant documents, funder restrictions, and milestones.
- Experience managing multiple clients simultaneously in an outsourced accounting firm or agency setting.
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO), Xero, Sage, and other financial management tools.
- Advanced proficiency in project and work management tools such as Asana, Gmail, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, ---------- , Ramp, and similar platforms.
- Deep understanding of GAAP, double-entry bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation.
- Familiarity with governmental accounting practices and tax experience is highly desirable.
- Excellent knowledge of financial concepts, including account analysis, account reconciliation, debits and credits, journal entries, and balance sheet management.
- Ability to context-shift between multiple clients and thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills to interpret complex financial data accurately.
- Effective written communication skills for financial reporting and client correspondence.
- High integrity, accountability, and respect for client confidentiality.
- Minimum 12 consecutive months of fully remote, self-directed work with independent deadline management.
- Problem-solving mentality with a proactive approach to process improvement and continuous learning.

Schedule and Compensation
- Commit to working 20-30 hours per week, with required availability from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST (8:00 PM to 6:00 AM PHT).
- Hours are expected to increase to full-time as performance benchmarks are met and the client portfolio grows.

To Apply: To be considered for this position, your application must include the following, submitted together in a single email:
- Your resume
- A brief message describing your experience with nonprofit fund accounting and at least one outsourced or multi-client accounting environment you have supported
- If you qualify for the next phase, you will be required to complete an accounting test and pass it with a 90% rate.

Applications that do not follow these instructions exactly will not be reviewed and will be automatically rejected.

SKILL REQUIREMENT
Quickbooks Financial Accounting Financial Reporting
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