Nonprofit Accountant

Cedarstone; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

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 operations run smoothly, accurately, and compliantly.

You will manage general ledger maintenance, closings, AP/AR reconciliations, and produce timely financial packages and board reports. The position supports annual audits and Form 990 filings, onboarding, and provides clear financial guidance to

Qualifications

• Strong GAAP knowledge and practices.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets and data analysis.
• High attention to detail with accurate financial reporting.
• Experience collaborating with clients and teams to deliver financial guidance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and perform monthly/quarterly/annual closings.
• Execute AP/AR reconciliations and prepare financial statements.
• Produce board-level reporting and timely financial packages.
• Support annual external audits and Form 990 filings.
• Assist with client onboarding and provide actionable financial guidance to nonprofit leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced spreadsheets

Attention to detail

Client-facing

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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