Role in brief
BPM, a large accounting firm, is seeking a Senior or Supervisor for its Accounting Advisory team to support nonprofit clients. This role focuses on day-to-day accounting operations, fund accounting, and financial reporting. Candidates with 3-6 years of nonprofit accounting experience and familiarity with various accounting systems should apply for this remote position.
About the role
This role involves supporting nonprofit clients with their daily accounting operations, including month-end close procedures, account reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements. A key aspect of the work is managing fund accounting, which includes tracking restricted and unrestricted funds and assisting with grant and donor reporting. The position also requires preparing financial reports for both internal use and client stakeholders.
The Senior or Supervisor will contribute to year-end processes, specifically audit preparation and coordinating with auditors. Another responsibility involves identifying and implementing process improvements and best practices across client engagements. This role requires proficiency in various accounting systems to ensure data accuracy and meet reporting needs, along with direct communication with clients to gather information and provide updates.
Success in this position means effectively managing the accounting needs of nonprofit clients, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and contributing to efficient accounting processes. The firm emphasizes that its people are central to its operations, fostering a flexible work environment. The team serves diverse clients, which provides continuous intellectual challenges for its members.
The competitive salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $150,000.
Skills that matter here
- Accounting: This role requires general accounting knowledge for month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Nonprofit: The position specifically supports nonprofit clients, requiring an understanding of their unique financial structures.
- Fund Accounting: A core responsibility is managing fund accounting, including tracking restricted and unrestricted funds and supporting grant reporting.
- QuickBooks: Experience with QuickBooks is needed for working within client accounting systems and ensuring data accuracy.
- NetSuite: Familiarity with NetSuite is beneficial for supporting client accounting operations and reporting.
- Sage Intacct: The role involves using Sage Intacct among other systems to manage client financial data.
Who this role suits
- A person with 3-6 years of accounting experience, specifically in the nonprofit sector.
- Someone who is detail-oriented and proficient in managing month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- An individual comfortable with fund accounting concepts and experienced in using various accounting software.
- A professional who can communicate effectively with clients to resolve issues and provide status updates.
From the employer
Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day accounting operations for nonprofit clients, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Assist with fund accounting, including tracking restricted and unrestricted funds and supporting grant and donor reporting.
- Prepare and review financial reports for internal use and client stakeholders.
- Support year-end processes, including audit preparation and coordinating requests with auditors.
- Assist with process improvements and help implement best practices across client engagements.
- Work within accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct) and support data accuracy and reporting needs.
- Communicate with clients to gather information, resolve basic issues, and provide status updates.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3–6+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to nonprofit / fund accounting.
- Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Familiarity with fund accounting concepts (restricted vs. unrestricted funds, grants, donor reporting).
- Experience working in accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Blackbaud Financial Edge and Raisers Edge, Bill.com, Expensify, Concur, ADP, and/or Gusto.
Conditions:
- Flexible work locations and schedules.
- Competitive salary ranging from $90K to $150K.
- Equal employment opportunities and a welcoming environment.
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This is a fully remote position with flexible work locations and schedules.
What level of seniority is expected for this position?
This role is for a Senior or Supervisor level professional.
What accounting systems should candidates be familiar with?
Candidates should have experience with systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Blackbaud Financial Edge, Raisers Edge, Bill.com, Expensify, Concur, ADP, and/or Gusto.