Nonprofit Accountant

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Posted Sep 27, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$65K – $80K/yr

Overview

This role supports nonprofit financial operations by maintaining accurate day-to-day accounting records and assisting with compliant, timely grant administration.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a nonprofit organization, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), reimbursements, expense report management, and routine reconciliations.
  • Keep financial systems and records organized and compliant, including vendor files, grant files, receipts, contracts, invoices, payroll-related documentation, and other compliance materials.
  • Code revenue and expense transactions to ensure accurate financial records and reporting.
  • Support monthly and year-end close processes by preparing documentation, reconciling accounts, organizing backup materials, and helping ensure financial records are audit-ready.
  • Prepare and support financial reports to ensure they are timely and accurate.
  • Support grant administration from pre-award through closeout, including:
    • Communicating with prospective grantees
    • Reviewing applications
    • Obtaining required compliance documentation
    • Tracking reporting deadlines
    • Reviewing reports
    • Ensuring grantee compliance
  • Coordinate with program, development, and operations teams to gather grant-related financial information, clarify budget needs, and support responsible stewardship of restricted and unrestricted funds.
  • Improve finance and grants administration workflows by documenting processes, identifying gaps, and recommending practical improvements that reduce errors and increase transparency.
  • Support compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, internal controls, grant requirements, organizational policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

  • Experience with nonprofit bookkeeping, accounting operations, or financial administration.
  • Experience with Sage Intacct, BILL AP/AR, Bill Spend & Expense, and internal/project management tools like Notion and Slack (ensure this experience is visible on your resume).
  • Strong preference for experience with grant reporting and funder compliance, including experience with federal, state, foundation, and restricted grant reporting.
  • Experience with nonprofit audits, Form 990 preparation, and fiscal year-end close.
  • Understanding of nonprofit-specific accounting concepts, including fund-based accounting, grant budgets, expense coding, and audit documentation.
  • Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping (debits, credits) and basic cash or accrual accounting methods.
  • Experience working with accounting systems, spreadsheets, shared files, and financial documentation.
  • Preferred: experience working with outsourced accounting partners, auditors, payroll providers and/or finance consultants.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential financial and personnel information with discretion.
  • Commitment to accuracy, accountability, and collaborative problem-solving.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Full-time, Salaried, Exempt position: $65k–80k
  • Health insurance/FSA/HRA/Vision/Dental/Life/AD&D for employees/dependents
  • Flexible Time Off + 16 Paid Holidays

Location & Hours

  • Remote (must be located within the United States)
  • Must have a suitable workspace with secure internet and reliable phone reception.
  • Must be available during standard business hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM your local time, Monday through Friday). The exact schedule may be arranged upon hire.

Application Information

  • The application window is open through September 30, 2026.
  • If you applied before September 30, 2026, you can expect a reply by mid-October.
  • Three short application questions are required; candidates who do not answer them will be automatically rejected.
  • Human review: every application/resume is reviewed by a human.

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