Fractional Staff Accountant - Ministry

Zohorecruit; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 97,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Staff Accountant for a remote fractional contract (10–15 hours per week) to support nonprofit accounting and financial reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with GAAP, and collaboration with a cross-departmental team. Compensation is negotiated; availability during normal business hours is required.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years in nonprofit finance, a bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with fund accounting, audit support, and budgeting processes.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in a non-profit accounting or finance role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Understanding of non-profit accounting required and GAAP knowledge preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience supporting budgeting and audit processes; proficient with MS Office/Google Workspace and ERP systems.
• A heart for evangelism and alignment with the client’s faith-based mission.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of fund accounting by tracking restricted and unrestricted donations.
• Monitor release of restrictions through program allocations and spending.
• Post donated non-cash assets as revenue.
• Respond to donor and staff inquiries regarding restrictions or grants.
• Assist with cash reserve forecasting and budget processes.
• Review monthly reports for variances and trend analysis; coordinate with auditors.

Skills

Non-profit accounting

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Team player

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Slack

ERP systems

Job description

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Work Experience 4-5 years
• Remote Job

Job Description

This is a remote position.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant who shares its vision for Great Commission ministry in countries that are difficult to reach. The ideal candidate will bring strong non-profit accounting expertise, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to support accurate financial reporting and operational excellence.

This is a Contract position working 10-15 hours per week.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of our client’s financial reporting. This role is responsible for posting donation and other revenue, tracking restricted cash balances, issuing travel invoices, supporting audit activities, reviewing monthly financial reports and documenting key processes.

This Contractor must be able to work flexibly, adapt effectively to changing circumstances, and be a team player, capable of fostering strong working relationships across departments. This role requires staying informed of key financial activities such as revenue trends, budget variances, cash flow planning, leadership reporting, and systems enhancements.

Key stakeholders include the Financial Controller, Bookkeeper, Leadership Team, donors, and auditors. This role is accountable to the Controller.

About the Organization

Our client is a Christian non-profit organization that funds ministry projects in countries in the Eastern Hemisphere. With over two decades of experience and relationships in the region, the organization has developed expertise in addressing complex issues and identifying local ministry partners who are meeting physical and spiritual needs, making disciples, and growing local-led churches.

A few of the unique advantages that come with working for this impactful organization include:

The ability to apply technical training and faith toward Great Commission work

Positive and collaborative staff culture, where donors, staff and occasionally grant recipients work closely together

Innovative ideas are pursued and implemented

Tremendous diversity of faith backgrounds, industries, cultures and temperaments that come together with God’s glory as the highest priority

Flexibility of a fully remote work environment with effective communication tools

Insight into highly poignant and effective gospel ministry.

Location & Commitments

Remote fractional Contract position in a virtual workforce.

Competitive contractor compensation negotiated, in consideration of qualifications.

Must be able to provide support during normal business hours.

Essential Areas of Responsibility

Ensure integrity of Fund Accounting by tracking Restricted & Unrestricted donations

Monitor release of restrictions through program allocations and other spending

Post donated non-cash assets as revenue

Respond to donor and staff communications regarding restrictions or grant proposals

Assist with cash reserve forecasting

Review annual giving statements for accuracy and correct taxpayer information

Track trip expenses and invoice donors who travel with our client on ministry assessment trips

Post all investment transactions and related other income to accounting system

Assist with annual operating budget process

Finance Operations

Review monthly department manager reports for variances and trend analysis

Provide supporting documentation to the external auditor, as needed

Prepare some schedules for IRS Form 990

Document finance procedures in alignment with organizational policy

Identify and implement improvements in financial reporting and processes

Periodically update finance procedures in alignment with organizational policy

Comply with all policies and procedures, especially document retention

The Staff Accountant will be expected to ensure the following key elements are delivered:

Accurate and timely monthly financial reporting, especially restricted cash

Clean and audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation

Well-documented and consistently followed accounting procedures

Recommendation for improvement of financial processes and reporting automation

Consistent awareness of broader financial activities for informed decision-making

Requirements

Role Requirements

Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in a non-profit accounting or finance role

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Understanding of non-profit accounting required

Solid understanding of GAAP accounting preferred

High level of personal organization with capacity for multiple work streams and ability to manage competing priorities

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy and ability to pivot when necessary

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Experience supporting budgeting and audit processes

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack and accounting systems (ERP experience preferred)

Ability to learn new technology systems quickly and understand automations

A heart for evangelism, particularly in the 10/40 window

Agreement with our client’s Statement of Faith (Lausanne Covenant)

Thank you for your interest in joining our client's team. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially having you partner with our client to advance their mission!