Nonprofit Accountant

Overview

Position: Accountant
Compensation: $80,000–$90,000 (full-time equivalent)
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: Full-time exempt (part-time may be considered based on candidate availability and client needs)
Start Date: Flexible, around June 15, 2026

This role involves providing outsourced financial management services to mission-driven nonprofit organizations across the United States. The accountant will manage day-to-day financial operations for a portfolio of nonprofit clients, supporting budgeting, transactional review, grant reporting, and audit preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and quarterly close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Prepare financial statements and funder-specific reports
• Track restricted funding and grant allocations
• Review transactional data such as payroll and accounts payable entered by clients or support staff
• Manage annual audit, 990, and 1099 preparation
• Assist with annual budgeting processes
• Collaborate with team members to improve systems and procedures and resolve issues
• Communicate with clients via video, email, and phone to address accounting requests

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of four years of experience in nonprofit accounting
• Ability to manage monthly financial operations for multiple clients, including reconciliations, budgeting, and reporting
• Clear and respectful communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience working in a fully remote environment; highly organized, self-motivated, and responsive
• Proactive and systems-minded with a focus on process improvement and error detection
• Proficiency with Excel and nonprofit accounting software; willingness to learn new platforms (experience with MIP Fund Accounting is a plus)
• Understanding of funder requirements and restricted funding
• Commitment to rigorous and human-centered financial work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mission-driven organizations
• Curiosity and initiative in improving financial systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range of $80,000–$90,000 (full-time equivalent), based on experience
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match
• Health and dental insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Unlimited paid time off

Location

This is a fully remote position open to candidates located within the United States. Part-time arrangements may be considered depending on candidate availability and client needs.