Nonprofit Accountant

Cedarstone; Lansing (MI); 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 GL maintenance, closings, AP/AR reconciliations, and financial packages for nonprofit clients while supporting audits and Form 990 filings.

Position offers remote, hybrid, or in-person options, with a 40-hour week. Requires GAAP knowledge, advanced spreadsheets, and strong relationship-building.

Qualifications

• Must have solid GAAP knowledge and nonprofit accounting exposure.
• Proficient with advanced spreadsheet functions and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and perform monthly/quarterly closings.
• Execute AP/AR reconciliations and prepare financial packages.
• Produce board-level reporting and assist with audits and Form 990 filings.
• Support client onboarding and provide actionable financial guidance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Attention to detail

Client-facing experience

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Nonprofit Accountant

Full-Time | Remote, Hybrid, or In-Person | ExemptCedarstone 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.For more detailed information about the role, please review the full job description here: Accountant Job DescriptionWe use AI software to assist our team in parsing and evaluating application materials. All final hiring and interview decisions are made by humans.