Nonprofit Accountant

Cedarstone; Iowa City (IA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarstone is seeking a full-time Nonprofit Accountant who will be hands-on in managing a portfolio of nonprofit clients. You will maintain the general ledger, perform closings, and handle AP/AR reconciliations while delivering timely financial packages and board reports.

Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus. The role emphasizes collaboration, client-facing interaction, and adherence to GAAP, with opportunities to contribute to audits and Form 990 filings and provide actionable financial

Qualifications

• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with nonprofit financials and regulatory filings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and ensure accurate month-end closings.
• Perform monthly/quarterly/annual closings and AP/AR reconciliations.
• Produce timely financial packages and board-level reporting.
• Support annual external audits and Form 990 filings.
• Assist with client onboarding and provide clear financial guidance to leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Attention to detail

Client relationships

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. Sage Intacct experience is a big plus.

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.

For more detailed information about the role, please review the full job description here: Accountant Job Description.

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