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Castlerock Consulting

Accountant

Oakland, CA · On-site +1

$35 - $50/hr

Nonprofit accounting experience is required. Reporting to a Controller or Director of Finance ... This a fully remote position, and workdays/times are flexible. Pay rate is $35 - $50/hour ...

Mission Edge

Senior Nonprofit Accountant

San Diego, CA · Remote

$80K - $90K/yr

Mission Edge is hiring a client-facing senior-level nonprofit accounting professional who thrives on solving complex problems, advising mission-driven leaders, and using professional judgment -- not ...

Asian Law Caucus

Accounting Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$101K - $114K/yr

The Accounting Manager plays a key role in maintaining strong internal controls, supporting budget and grant monitoring, and helping ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant ...

Asian Law Caucus

Accounting Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$101K - $114K/yr

The Accounting Manager plays a key role in maintaining strong internal controls, supporting budget and grant monitoring, and helping ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant ...

Charter Impact

Director of Client Finance

Northridge, CA · On-site +1

... Non-Profit Accounting systems. What's in it for You? * At Charter Impact, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and connected. * Remote-first flexibility: Work where you ...

Castlerock Consulting

Nonprofit Tax Manager

Oakland, CA · On-site +1

$55 - $70/hr

Shining Star provides outsourced accounting services for 90+ nonprofit organizations. This is a part-time, fully remote position with flexible hours, reporting to our Director of Compliance.

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A Remote Non Profit Accounting job involves managing the financial activities of a nonprofit organization while working remotely. Responsibilities typically include bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and managing grants or donations. These roles require knowledge of fund accounting, nonprofit tax regulations, and financial reporting. Remote nonprofit accountants use cloud-based accounting software to track budgets and expenditures while communicating with teams virtually. Strong attention to detail and an understanding of nonprofit financial management are essential for success in this role.

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To thrive in Remote Non Profit Accounting, you need a solid understanding of GAAP, fund accounting, and financial reporting, typically supported by a degree in accounting or finance and relevant experience in the nonprofit sector. Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks Nonprofit, Sage Intacct, or Blackbaud, as well as Excel proficiency and possibly a CPA or similar certification, is highly beneficial. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive communication are key soft skills for remote collaboration and managing multiple projects. These abilities ensure compliance, secure grant management, and accurate financial oversight, which are crucial for nonprofit organizations’ operational success.

What are some common challenges faced in remote non profit accounting, and how can they be managed?

A common challenge in remote nonprofit accounting is maintaining clear communication and collaboration with program staff, grant managers, and executive leadership while working from different locations. It’s important to establish structured check-ins, leverage cloud-based accounting tools, and adopt organization-wide file-sharing systems to keep everyone aligned. Remote accountants may also face complexities with tracking restricted funds, grant compliance, and multiple funding sources, so strong organization and attention to detail are essential. By building effective workflows and fostering transparent communication, remote nonprofit accountants can efficiently support their organizations' financial health from afar.

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Accountant

Oakland, CA • On-site, Remote

Castlerock Consulting
Human Resources Consulting Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$35 - $50/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

If you are experienced in non-profit accounting and looking for the perfect blend of stable work and flexible hours, this is the job for you! Shining Star Consulting is seeking an accountant with at least 3 years' experience in nonprofit accounting. Nonprofit accounting experience is required. Reporting to a Controller or Director of Finance, responsibilities include AP/AR, journal entries, donor restrictions, accruals, prepaid depreciation, bank and payroll reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting/compliance with advanced excel stills. This is not a temp job. This a fully remote position, and workdays/times are flexible. Pay rate is $35 - $50/hour, depending on qualifications.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
  • Build strong client relationships. Get to know clients and their businesses well. Find and solve problems before they become big issues.
  • Provide great service. Deliver excellent accounting and operational support to clients. Communicate clearly and deliver on-time, accurate work.
  • AP/AR. Manage vendor payments and invoicing, ensure accurate coding and proper approvals. Maintain records and reconcile with CRM as needed.
  • Banking and Reconciliation. Reconcile all bank, investment, and credit card accounts. Prepare deposits. Identify and investigate any irregularities or discrepancies.
  • Contract and Grant Restrictions. Understand and comply with donor restrictions
  • Month-end close. Handle all tasks to close the books each month. This includes cost allocations, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and creating reports that follow nonprofit accounting rules.
  • Prepare financial reports. Help the Client Engagement Lead create reports, support grant accounting, reconciliations, accruals, prepaid deductions and reconcile payroll data.
  • Process Improvement. Help identify process improvements, set up and maintain systems and implement automation.

Qualifications:
  • At least 3 years nonprofit accounting experience, demonstrating solid understanding of nonprofit accounting practices and relevant regulations. (such as prepaid expenses, accruals, deferred revenue, restricted/unrestricted revenue), bookkeeping procedures, and accounting regulations.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
  • Experienced with accounting software such as QuickBooks (preferred) or Xero
  • Skilled and adept in Excel or Google Sheets
  • Financial Edge experience or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience working with grants and nonprofit-specific accounting requirements preferred.
  • Experience with payroll processing preferred.
  • Northern California location preferred.

About Us
Shining Star Consulting provides outsourced finance and accounting services to a steadily growing client base of over seventy nonprofit organizations, primarily in California. At Shining Star Consulting, you will be part of a small Finance/Accounting team serving one or more nonprofit organizations. Shining Star's staff enjoy highly flexible work schedules, with the opportunity to commit to more/fewer hours depending on the number of nonprofit clients they want to support. Health insurance benefits are available for those working at least 20 hours/week. Benefits include 3% IRA contribution and paid time off. Shining Star employees enjoy:
  • FLEXIBILITY. Our employees love the level of flexibility they are given with their work schedule and structure.
  • AUTONOMY. Our employees love the opportunities we provide for them to grow and improve their skills with a perfect balance of support and autonomy.
  • IMPACT. As a firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, you will be supporting organizations as they work to positively impact their communities
Shining Star is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of our employment practices. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions at our organization are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to any protected status.

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