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Bookkeeper

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, Aplos, Sage Intacct, or similar) * Familiarity with Blackbaud Financial Edge is a plus, but not required * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including ...

Part Time Staff Accountant

Houston, TX · On-site

$52K - $69K/yr

Experience with Aplos accounting software is desired. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). * Ability to deal professionally, courteously and efficiently with public and all ...

Proficiency with Excel and financial software (Aplos) * Exhibits strong attention to detail, organization, and time management * Manages multiple priorities and deadlines effectively * Exercises a ...

Proficiency with Excel and financial software (Aplos) * Exhibits strong attention to detail, organization, and time management * Manages multiple priorities and deadlines effectively * Exercises a ...

Aplos information

What are some unique challenges faced by accountants using Aplos in non-profit organizations?

Accountants using Aplos in non-profit organizations often encounter challenges such as ensuring accurate fund accounting and managing donor-restricted funds. Since Aplos is tailored for non-profits, users must pay close attention to tracking various grant requirements and generating specialized reports for stakeholders or regulatory bodies. Collaboration with program managers and development teams is essential to maintain transparency and ensure all financial activity aligns with mission goals. Regular training and communication help streamline these processes and prevent common errors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Aplos Accountant, and why are they important?

To excel as an Aplos Accountant, you need a solid background in accounting principles, nonprofit financial management, and experience with bookkeeping, often supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with Aplos software, other accounting tools like QuickBooks, and proficiency in spreadsheet applications such as Excel are typically required. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication stand out as essential soft skills. These competencies ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and clear collaboration with nonprofit teams.

What is the difference between Aplos vs Bookkeeper?

AspectAplosBookkeeper
CredentialsBasic accounting knowledge, often with nonprofit or church accounting experienceGenerally no formal certification required, but experience with bookkeeping software is common
Work EnvironmentNonprofits, churches, small organizationsSmall to medium businesses, nonprofits, accounting firms
UsageAccounting software platform for managing financesFinancial record-keeping, data entry, reconciliation

While Aplos is a cloud-based accounting software tailored for nonprofits and churches, Bookkeeper refers to a role responsible for maintaining financial records. Aplos provides tools for bookkeeping tasks, but a Bookkeeper is a person performing those tasks. Understanding this distinction helps organizations choose the right software or hire the appropriate professional.

What is Aplos and what does it do?

Aplos is a cloud-based software platform designed to help nonprofits and churches with their accounting, fund management, donor management, and reporting needs. It streamlines tasks such as tracking donations, managing budgets, and generating financial reports, all in one easy-to-use interface. Aplos is particularly useful for organizations that require fund accounting and need to comply with nonprofit-specific financial standards. Its features also include event management, online giving, and communication tools to help organizations engage with their donors and supporters.
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Strategic Financial Analyst - Velora

Velora

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

$110K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

About Velora:

📍check out our company website: joinvelora.com

Our product websites:

  • keela.co
  • raisely.com
  • aplos.com

We're excited to share that Aplos, Raisely, and Keela have come together to form one unified company, Velora, with a shared mission: to help nonprofit organizations thrive. While we continue to offer the products you know and love, we now operate as one team, dedicated to making nonprofit work easier, more impactful, and more sustainable.

Together, our combined expertise spans fundraising, donor management, financial tracking, and communications—offering a powerful suite of tools designed to reduce complexity so nonprofits can focus on what matters most: making a difference.

We're one company with 3 products all servicing customers in the impact space. Working at Velora means that you have the opportunity to build one or across all our products.

We have a combination of merged teams and also teams dedicated to one specific product and you can find details about the work through our job descriptions under the "about the role" section.

About The Role

Hiring locations:

  • US: CA, CO, GA, FL, ID, MD, MA, MN, NC, NV, OR, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA (California, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington)
  • Canada Provinces: British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta only

We're hiring a strategic finance analyst to grow our finance team and help shape how we plan, analyze, and operate as a business. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll own core work-streams across modelling, forecasting, board reporting, and strategic analysis while partnering closely with leaders across the business. We're looking for someone with exceptional horsepower, strong business judgment, and a high standard for their own work. The work is varied - you'll shift between long-term modelling and day-to-day execution. If you're ready to move from transactions to an operator role with meaningful impact, this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Build detailed financial models and analyses to enable business planning and strategic decision making at all levels of the business
  • Maintain and evolve the company's operating model
  • Analyze trends and distill actionable insights to guide long-term strategy and day-to-day execution
  • Support corporate finance workstreams including annual planning, forecasting, and board materials
  • Establish excellent cross-functional relationships across the Company to source data, gather information, and deliver actionable, data-driven findings
  • Deliver high-quality analysis that influences key business decisions
  • Leverage AI tools and workflows to improve the speed, quality, and scale of work
What We're Looking For
  • 2-4 years of investment banking, private equity, or similar experience (TMT or SaaS coverage preferred)
  • Excellent financial modeling skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain SaaS models
  • In-depth understanding of SaaS metrics and business models
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional stakeholders, including senior leaders
  • High bias to action and comfortable in high-growth environments with shifting priorities
Why work with us?

If you need more convincing, here's the rest of it:

  • 💵 Salary – The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000 USD for US candidates and $100,000 - $120,000 CAD for Canadian candidates. Your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and geographic location.

  • 🏝️ Paid Time Off

    • Canada: Everyone gets 4 weeks paid leave plus 11 days of public holidays, as well as an 'end of year shutdown' which is an extra 2 week company holiday. Plus, you are entitled to generous paid sick leave.
    • US: US employees are eligible for open or paid discretionary time off (take time when you need it), plus 11 days of public holidays, as well as an 'end of year shutdown' which is an extra 2 week company holiday. Plus, you are entitled to generous paid sick leave.
  • 🌴 Work remotely – We're a remote-first company - live and work wherever you're happiest.

  • 🤷 Training – We'll support you when you want to learn new skills or pay for conference or course tickets.

  • ❤️ Health Coverage & Retirement-

    • Canada & US: We offer robust medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverages and have a 4% match on Retirement.

If you have any questions or require accommodations in the interview process, please reach out to recruitment@joinvelora.com.

Velora's Commitment to Equal-Employment, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

We know with diversity comes strength. Aplos, Raisely and Keela provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.