Fractional Staff Accountant - Non-profit

Overview

This role is responsible for maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting for a Christian non-profit organization that funds ministry projects in countries in the Eastern Hemisphere.

The organization is seeking a Staff Accountant for a contract position (10–15 hours per week).

This is a remote fractional role within a virtual workforce. The contractor must be able to provide support during normal business hours.

Responsibilities

Revenue, Receivables & Cash Forecasting

• Ensure integrity of fund accounting by tracking restricted and unrestricted donations
• Monitor release of restrictions through program allocations and other spending
• Post donated non-cash assets as revenue
• Respond to donor and staff communications regarding restrictions or grant proposals
• Assist with cash reserve forecasting
• Review annual giving statements for accuracy and correct taxpayer information
• Track trip expenses and invoice donors who travel with the organization on ministry assessment trips
• Post all investment transactions and related other income to the accounting system
• Assist with the annual operating budget process

Finance Operations

• Review monthly department manager reports for variances and trend analysis
• Provide supporting documentation to the external auditor, as needed
• Prepare some schedules for IRS Form 990
• Document finance procedures in alignment with organizational policy
• Identify and implement improvements in financial reporting and processes
• Periodically update finance procedures in alignment with organizational policy
• Comply with all policies and procedures, especially document retention

Key Deliverables

• Accurate and timely monthly financial reporting, with a focus on restricted cash
• Clean, audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation
• Well-documented and consistently followed accounting procedures
• Recommendations for improving financial processes and reporting automation
• Ongoing awareness of broader financial activities to support informed decision-making

Requirements

• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in a non-profit accounting or finance role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Understanding of non-profit accounting required
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting preferred
• Strong personal organization; able to manage multiple work streams and competing priorities
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy; ability to pivot when necessary
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Experience supporting budgeting and audit processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack, and accounting systems (ERP experience preferred)
• Ability to learn new technology systems quickly and understand automations
• A heart for evangelism, particularly in the 10/40 window
• Agreement with the organization’s Statement of Faith (Lausanne Covenant)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive contractor compensation negotiated based on qualifications

Location & Work Conditions

• Remote fractional contract position (10–15 hours per week)
• Must be able to provide support during normal business hours