Nonprofit Accountant

Cedarstone; Butlerville (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role is hands-on, serving a portfolio of nonprofit clients and ensuring financial operations are accurate, compliant, and well-reported. You will handle ledgers, closings, reconciliations, and board-ready packages while supporting audits and Form 990 filings.

Qualifications

• Strong GAAP knowledge and nonprofit accounting familiarity.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Meticulous attention to detail with accuracy in financial work.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with nonprofit leaders and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger maintenance and month/quarter/ year closures.
• Perform AP/AR reconciliations and prepare financial packages.
• Produce board-level financial reporting and timely statements.
• Support annual audits and Form 990 filings.
• Assist with client onboarding and provide actionable financial guidance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship building

Financial analysis

Tools

AI software

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.

Accountant Job Description

We use AI software to assist our team in parsing and evaluating application materials.