Nonprofit Accountant

Cedarstone; Accident (AR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarstone is seeking a full-time Nonprofit Accountant to join our Financial Operations team. This hands-on role manages general ledger maintenance, monthly closings, AP/AR reconciliations, and board-level reporting for nonprofit clients.

The ideal candidate has strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and client-facing abilities; Sage Intacct experience is a big plus. Remote/hybrid/in-person options are available for eligible states.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidate will have strong GAAP knowledge and hands-on accounting experience.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting and Form 990 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and perform monthly/quarterly closings.
• Prepare financial packages and board-level reporting.
• Support annual audits and Form 990 filings.
• Provide actionable financial guidance to nonprofit leadership teams.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Client-facing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

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. Sage Intacct experience is a big plus.

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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