Nonprofit Accountant (Part-Time/Contract/Remote/U.S.-Based)

Description

Title: Nonprofit Accountant (Part-Time/Remote/U.S.-Based)

Description:

NonProfit Fiscal Management (NPFM) is seeking an experienced nonprofit accountant to join our team on a part-time, hourly basis. This is a remote contract position ideal for a detail-oriented financial professional who understands the nuances of nonprofit accounting and enjoys working with mission-driven clients.

About Us:
NPFM provides outsourced financial management services to nonprofit organizations across the U.S. Our clients are at the forefront of social change—fighting for environmental justice, legal advocacy, housing access, and community empowerment. We serve as their accounting department, offering everything from bookkeeping to CFO-level reporting and strategy.

We are a fully remote, paperless team with a strong culture of communication, collaboration, and care. Over the past year, we’ve continued to grow steadily, expanding our client base and deepening our impact. As we move through 2026, we are building and maintaining a roster of skilled freelance accountants to support new client onboarding and ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.

Role Overview:

As a Nonprofit Accountant, you’ll take primary responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of one or more clients. You’ll be supported by our internal team and collaborate closely with client staff. Your work will help nonprofits manage their finances with confidence and clarity.

Contract Details:

• Hourly Rate: $40–$55/hour depending on experience
• Estimated Hours: 10–20 hours per week, with additional hours needed per quarter and yearly, with flexibility to grow.
• Contract Type: Freelance/1099
• Location: Remote (U.S. only)

Note:

As NPFM continues to grow, we are prioritizing candidates who are open to increasing hours over time or transitioning into full-time work. If that’s you, we’d love to know!

Requirements

 Key Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Prepare financial statements and funder-specific reports
• Track restricted funding and grant allocations
• Review transactional data (e.g., payroll, accounts payable) entered by client or support staff
• Assist with audit preparation and annual budgeting
• Meet with clients regularly via  video conference calls and communicate clearly by email

Required Experience:

• At least 3 years of nonprofit accounting experience
• Strong understanding of restricted funds, funder compliance, and grant tracking
• Ability to manage accounting for multiple clients or projects simultaneously
• High comfort level with Excel and cloud-based accounting tools (we use MIP Fund Accounting and BILL, but experience with similar tools like QBO or Sage Intacct is helpful)
• Highly organized, communicative, and detail-oriented
• Based in and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience in outsourced accounting or nonprofit financial consulting
• Familiarity with audit processes and 990 preparation