Senior Accountant – Outsourced Nonprofit Accounting Services

Location: Remote/Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Client 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 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.