Non-Profit Accountant - Full-Time

About the Organization

Tech Town is Wayne State University’s entrepreneurship hub. We empower Detroit-based startups and local businesses by providing resources, collaborative workspace and education for entrepreneurs that will further accelerate inclusive economic development across Detroit.

Tech Town Ops+ is a full-service solution designed to alleviate the administrative burden for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits by offering expert HR, payroll, benefits administration, and finance/accounting support. Tailored for businesses at various growth stages, Ops+ handles essential back-end operations so owners can focus on strategic growth and innovation rather than paperwork.

Tech Town Ops+ is seeking a detail-oriented, mission-driven Nonprofit Accountant to support our portfolio of nonprofit clients. This role is ideal for a professional who understands the unique financial landscape nonprofits operate in and thrives on helping mission-based organizations stay financially healthy, compliant, and accountable to their funders and boards. Deep experience in nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting, board reporting, grant/funder compliance, and ASC 958 reporting standards, is essential to success in this role.

The Nonprofit Accountant will support nonprofit clients by managing financial records, preparing funder- and board-ready reports, ensuring regulatory and grant compliance, and serving as a trusted financial advisor to organizations advancing community impact. This role is primarily focused on supporting nonprofit clients, but may be required to support for-profit clients as well due to business needs.

• Serve as the primary accounting contact for assigned clients, responding promptly to inquiries and providing clear, professional guidance
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their financial needs and tailoring services accordingly
• Provide proactive communication to help clients stay informed about financial deadlines, compliance requirements, and best practices

• Serve as the primary accounting contact for assigned nonprofit clients, responding promptly to inquiries and providing clear, professional guidance grounded in nonprofit financial best practices.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit clients, understanding their funding structures, mission priorities, and reporting obligations, and tailoring services accordingly.
• Provide proactive communication to help clients stay ahead of grant reporting deadlines, funder compliance requirements, and board reporting cycles.

• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements aligned with nonprofit financial reporting standards.
• Manage fund accounting across multiple funding sources, maintaining clear tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds in compliance with nonprofit-specific financial requirements.
• Track grant-specific fund usage and client awards, ensuring spending stays aligned with funder terms and restrictions.
• Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable for nonprofit clients.
• Process client invoices, payments, and expense reports with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management tailored to nonprofit funding cycles (e.g., grant timing, seasonal donation patterns).

• Ensure adherence to GAAP, nonprofit-specific accounting standards (including ASC 958), tax regulations (e.g., Form 990 readiness), and funder-imposed requirements.
• Prepare financial reports for nonprofit boards, funders, and other stakeholders, including grant-specific financial summaries.
• Assist with nonprofit audits, ensuring documentation is organized, accessible, and audit-ready.
• Prepare and present financial reports to nonprofit boards of directors, translating complex financial data, including fund balances and grant status into clear, accessible summaries for non-financial board members.

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