Nonprofit Accounting Associate

                                                    Accounting Associate 

Cedarstone began in 1993 as one friend helping another establish a nonprofit. This personal start is still the heart of our mission today. Join Cedarstone, a US-based business services organization that serves 200 international and domestic nonprofits, primarily Christian organizations, by providing essential accounting and donation services.

As an Accounting Associate, you'll be responsible for consistently delivering accurate and timely accounting services (A/P, expense reports, and/or payroll) for a set of clients, focusing on problem-solving and proactive communication.

Core Details

• Salary: $19 - $21/hour, depending on experience.
• Job class: Part-time or Full-time, business hours Monday - Friday
• Location:  
  • Hybrid: US-based, working from our headquarters in Wheaton, IL.
  • Fully Remote: Allowed in the following states: AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, NC, OH, TN, TX,. No other states or international locations will be considered at this time.
    

Key Responsibilities

• Client Accounting Operations:

• • Process financial transactions (A/P, A/R, and Payroll) in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Prepare and process client invoices, wire transfers, and expense reports.
  • Research and solve client problems, providing clear explanations of reports and collaborating on solutions.
  • Maintain client data and ensure all monthly tasks are tracked (e.g., using Canopy).

• Client & Staff Engagement:

• • Proactively communicate with clients, answering questions and providing timely follow-up on requests.
  • Meet with client operations teams and internal client relationship teams to ensure commitments are met.
  • Assist with client onboarding and provide backup coverage for teammates.

• Process Improvement & Documentation:

• • Document processes to ensure service continuity.
  • Collaborate with other Associates to identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and accuracy.

  What You Bring

• Experience & Education

• • 1 years of experience working in a business office environment.
  • 2-year or 4-year degree that includes business training.

• Preferred Qualifications

• • Experience in accounts payable and payroll.
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online and Excel.

• Skills & Attributes

• • Strong ethical standards and integrity.
  • Excellent research and problem-solving skills—adept at "figuring out puzzles".
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills that cultivate client trust.
  • Ability to multitask and work with several clients with differing requirements.
  • Excellent time management, priority setting, and the ability to work independently.
  • A team-focused, others-focused attitude with a willingness to help, a service mindset, and a naturally curious approach.

Benefits & Success

• Environment: Friendly, flexible, and collaborative team environment.
• Benefits for Full-Time Employees: Health insurance, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company matching, voluntary benefits including vision, dental, telemedicine, and accident and illness insurance
• Benefits for Part-Time Employees: Paid time off, 401(k) with company matching, voluntary benefits including vision, dental, telemedicine, and accident and illness insurance
  
• Success Measures:

• • Maintain high client retention.
  • Execute client contracted deliverables in a timely and accurate manner.
    
  • Embody Cedarstone’s 4 Core Values: Own our promises, do the right things the right way, ask the next question, and we’re in this together.

                                  This job description may not be all-inclusive of the position’s requirements.

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Salary : $19 - $21