Nonprofit Accountant

Cedarstone • Wheaton, IL

5d • $47,840 - $66,560

About The Position

Cedarstone is seeking a full-time Nonprofit Accountant to join its Financial Operations team. This hands-on, client-facing role serves as the day-to-day trusted accountant for a dedicated portfolio of nonprofit clients, helping ensure their financial operations run smoothly, accurately, and compliantly. The role includes maintaining general ledgers; completing monthly, quarterly, and annual closings; handling accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations; and producing timely financial packages and board-level reporting. The accountant also supports annual external audits and Form 990 filings, assists with client onboarding, and provides clear, actionable financial guidance to client leadership teams. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during business hours. It may be performed remotely within eligible states, in a hybrid arrangement, or in person at the Wheaton, Illinois office.

Requirements

• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a client-facing capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Sage Intacct experience.
• A curious, framework-oriented problem-solving approach.
• A passion for building trusted relationships with nonprofit leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger maintenance for a dedicated portfolio of nonprofit clients.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Execute accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Produce timely financial packages and board-level reporting.
• Support annual external audits and Form 990 filings.
• Assist with client onboarding.
• Provide clear, actionable financial guidance to client leadership teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed