Accountant- Part time- Non Profit

Cedarstone; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Cedarstone is seeking a full-time Nonprofit Accountant to join our Financial Operations team. This hands-on role serves as day-to-day trusted accountant for a portfolio of nonprofit clients, ensuring financial operations run smoothly, accurately, and compliantly.

You will manage general ledger maintenance, close monthly/quarterly/annual books, perform AP/AR reconciliations, and prepare financial packages and board reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Curious, framework-oriented problem solver with attention to detail.
• Excellent relationship-building with nonprofit leaders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledgers and perform regular closings (monthly/quarterly/annual).
• Execute AP/AR reconciliations and produce financial packages.
• Prepare board-level reporting and assist with external audits and Form 990 filings.
• Support client onboarding and provide actionable financial guidance to leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Nonprofit Accountant

Full-Time | Remote, Hybrid, or In-Person | Exempt

Cedarstone is seeking a full-time Nonprofit Accountant to join our Financial Operations team.

This hands-on role is designed to serve as a day-to-day trusted accountant to a dedicated portfolio of nonprofit clients, ensuring their financial operations run smoothly, accurately, and compliantly. Working in a highly collaborative, client-facing capacity, you will manage general ledger maintenance, perform monthly/quarterly/annual closings, execute AP/AR reconciliations, and produce timely financial packages and board-level reporting. Additionally, you will support annual external audits and Form 990 filings, assist with client onboarding, and provide clear, actionable financial guidance to client leadership teams to help them make confident decisions.

This position may be a good fit for someone who is a curious, framework-oriented problem solver with strong GAAP knowledge, advanced spreadsheet skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for building trusted relationships with nonprofit leaders. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday during business hours, and may be performed remotely (only within eligible states: AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, MI, NC, OH, TN, TX) , ir in a hybrid arrangement, or in person at our Wheaton, IL office.

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