Senior Accountant – Outsourced Nonprofit Accounting Services
About The Position
We 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
