Senior Accountant - Outsourced Nonprofit Accounting ServicesLocation: Remote/Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and client-focused
Senior Accountant with
advanced QuickBooks expertise to support a diverse portfolio of nonprofit organizations. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced outsourced accounting environment, enjoys managing multiple client engagements simultaneously, and has a strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, grants, and financial reporting.
The Senior Accountant will serve as a trusted advisor to nonprofit clients, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, compliance with GAAP, and effective financial operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities while delivering exceptional client service.
Key ResponsibilitiesClient Accounting & Financial Management- Manage the full-cycle accounting function for multiple nonprofit clients.
- Perform monthly and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and board reporting packages.
- Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Monitor cash flow, financial performance, and budget-to-actual results.
QuickBooks Administration- Serve as the firm's subject matter expert on QuickBooks Online and Desktop.
- Perform QuickBooks setup, cleanup, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Design and maintain customized chart of accounts for nonprofit organizations.
- Build and maintain reporting dashboards and customized financial reports.
- Train clients and internal staff on QuickBooks best practices when needed.
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll- Oversee AP, AR, and cash management functions.
- Review and process vendor payments and client billings.
- Support payroll processing and related reconciliations.
- Ensure timely collection of receivables and accurate coding of expenses.
Client Service & Advisory- Serve as the primary accounting contact for assigned nonprofit clients.
- Participate in client meetings and provide financial guidance and recommendations.
- Identify process improvements and implement best practices to improve efficiency and internal controls.
- Develop strong working relationships with client executives, finance committees, auditors, and external partners.
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- 3+ years of nonprofit accounting experience.
- Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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