PT Remote Accountant, NFP

Overview

This part-time remote accounting role focuses on serving churches and nonprofit organizations across the United States. The position requires 10-25 hours per week and offers an hourly rate between $40.00 and $50.00, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants must be located in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on bookkeeping support and training to client staff or volunteers, including chart of accounts setup, fund accounting, and transaction coding tailored to church and nonprofit environments
• Manage grant accounting tasks
• Review and reconcile bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards (FASB ASC 958)
• Assist clients with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and tracking of grants or restricted funds
• Serve as outsourced controller for clients requiring higher-level oversight, including internal controls review, policy development, and board-level financial reporting
• Prepare clients for financial statement audits, reviews, or compilations by organizing documentation and coordinating with external auditors
• Support Form 990 preparation and other nonprofit compliance requirements
• Identify process improvements and internal control gaps, recommending scalable solutions based on client size and resources
• Communicate clearly and patiently with clients of varying accounting knowledge, including volunteer and lay leadership
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism consistent with a mission-driven client base

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of progressive fund accounting experience
• 3-5 years of experience serving churches, dioceses, denominational offices, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (required)
• At least 1 year of experience training or coaching bookkeepers, treasurers, or administrative staff
• Ability to work across a range of skill levels, from basic bookkeeping instruction to controller-level financial oversight
• Working knowledge of fund accounting principles and FASB nonprofit reporting standards
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit-readiness practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting concepts to non-accountants
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines independently
• Reliable access to a computer and internet

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
• Experience preparing organizations for a Single Audit
• Familiarity with Form 990 and nonprofit tax compliance

Compensation & Benefits

• Independent contractor (1099) position; not eligible for benefits
• Part-time with flexible, engagement-driven hours
• Compensation scaled to experience and scope of engagement

Location

• Remote position requiring applicants to be located within the United States