**This is a full-time independent contractor role. Candidates must be able to commit exclusively to this position and not engage in part-time or freelance work once hired.**
Join a long-established, fully remote U.S. accounting firm that provides bookkeeping and accounting services exclusively to U.S. nonprofit organizations.
If you're a detail-oriented Senior Accountant who enjoys working with a team, and is eager to learn and grow with a modern, tech-enabled firm, this role is for you.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Competitive compensation package tailored to your experience and expertise;
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- A generous 22 paid time off credits, covering vacations, sick leaves, and holidays;
- Work in the U.S. Eastern Time (8 AM–5 PM EST) to fully coordinate with the team. Flexibility in the schedule may be considered in the future once trust has been established and processes have been learned.
- Embrace the convenience of remote work - operate from the comfort of your home!;
- Secure a full-time role as an Independent Contractor, with no BPO involvement!;
- Long-term role offering significant growth opportunities as the firm expands its client base.
- Supportive, team-based environment with clear expectations and a strong learning culture
CLIENT BACKGROUND
Our client is a US –based firm that has been delivering specialized accounting and financial services to nonprofit organizations for over 25 years. They take a highly individualized approach, tailoring their support to meet each organization's unique needs across the full accounting spectrum — from day-to-day bookkeeping to CFO-level financial oversight.
Beyond core accounting and compliance, the firm serves as a strategic partner to its clients, offering advisory services such as business analysis and strategic planning. Their mission-driven work supports nonprofits in strengthening their financial health so they can better serve their communities.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This is a full-time, remote position focused on managing financial statements, analyzing data, processing journal entries, and overseeing finance-related tasks for multiple clients. As our growing business continues to expand, we are seeking an accounting professional who looks beyond the numbers – someone who can analyze client operations and has a strong drive to manipulate data to address our clients business and accounting needs.
We are looking for an individual with a passion for business and accounting data, coupled with a keen understanding of business processes, data collection, and efficiency. Accounting education and experience is essential, with non-profit experience strongly preferred. The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to manage multiple projects, and comfortable working under deadlines. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are critical for success in this fully remote environment, as is comfort with video meetings and virtual collaboration.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working with multiple clients, reviewing staff work and providing oversight
- Primarily working with QB Online
- Maintaining and continuously improving financial processes, assessing financial operations and recommending efficiencies
- Preparing journal entries, performing analyses, and reconciling accounts as needed
- Handling investment accounting tasks
- Preparing and/or assisting in the preparation of monthly financial packages, including financials and business analysis related to cash flow, net assets and operations
- Ensuring compliance with GAAP, as well as federal and state regulatory requirements
- Analyzing data through downloads from various financial systems, primarily using Excel
- Working with a wide range of accounting technology solutions
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- 5 years of U.S. bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred
- Nonprofit experience strongly preferred
- Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- QuickBooks Online experience strongly preferred
- Detail-oriented with a meticulous approach to work
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Customer service-focused, providing timely and accurate responses to data requests from directors, team members and clients
- Self-motivated with a strong curiosity to work independently and achieve goals
- Close collaboration with the managing director and owner to manage client relationships and ensure contract deliverables are met
- Strong teamwork skills, with excellent verbal and written communication abilities
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Personal equipment required
- Reliable, stable and high-speed internet
- Work Environment: with secluded workstation to ensure a private and distraction free space
DESCRIPTION OF IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Collaborative - You are a team player who thrive in a cooperative environment and actively contribute to group efforts. You are approachable and empathetic, fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone's input is respected
- Proactive Communicator - You are a confident and articulate individual who embraces open communication and is unafraid to voice your opinions. You possess a strong sense of self-assurance, enabling them to contribute valuable insights and suggestions with clarity and conviction.
- Enthusiastic Learner- You thrive on embracing new challenges and enjoy the process of continuous learning. You possess a curious and open-minded mindset, actively seeking opportunities to acquire new skills and knowledge.
- Strong Ability to Manage Deliverables - You are meticulously organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable professional who excels in time management and communication. You're a leader in your field, committed to delivering high-quality results while continuously seeking ways to improve their processes and skills. .
Are you the Senior Accountant that we're looking for
Apply now and join a firm that values collaboration and continuous learning!
