Onboarding Senior Accountant

ONBOARDING SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Full Time Remote Position)

This is a full-time, fully remote position open to candidates based in the United States.

Please note:

At this time, due to business and regulatory requirements, we are unable to consider applications from residents of California.

Chazin is a woman-owned firm, established by Adele Chazin in 2005. While accounting is our business, nonprofits are our passion. This passion, coupled with years of practical experience, has made Chazin a premier provider of virtual accounting and finance solutions for the nonprofit sector. Chazin is proud to have been recognized nationwide with Best of Accounting awards for Client Satisfaction and Employee Satisfaction for five consecutive years!

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Chazin is seeking an Onboarding Senior Accountant to guide nonprofit clients through the onboarding process by reviewing financial records, resolving discrepancies, and preparing reconciliations under tight deadlines. This role is well suited for someone who does their best work in a structured environment, applies sound judgment to detailed accounting issues, and balances independent execution with effective collaboration across teams and clients.

• Support the onboarding of new nonprofit clients by reviewing financial records and helping ensure transactions are properly recorded
• Provide full-cycle accounting support across multiple client accounts, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger activity
• Prepare month-end close workbooks, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly financial statements
• Review income statement and balance sheet activity for reasonableness, coding accuracy, classification, and completeness
• Research irregularities, identify discrepancies, and prepare journal entries to correct financial errors
• Apply nonprofit revenue recognition guidance, including exchange transactions, contributions, and donor restrictions
• Review investment statements and prepare investment roll forwards to support accurate financial reporting
• Assist with grant management and reporting requirements
• Prepare audit schedules, provide supporting documentation, and coordinate deliverables during audits, including single audits
• Assist with Form 990 preparation and other local, state, and federal filings
• Complete specialized reporting to support client decision‑making
• Contribute to financial analysis, cash flow forecasting, and budget preparation under the guidance of a Controller
• Meet client deadlines and submit work to compliance and quality control in a timely manner

• Strong command of general accounting principles and financial statement preparation
• Ability to work through detailed account activity, identify inconsistencies, and resolve issues with sound documentation
• Comfort working within established processes, compliance expectations, and quality control standards
• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines while maintaining accuracy and follow-through
• Clear written communication for schedules, reconciliations, reporting, and audit support
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with internal teams
• Working knowledge of nonprofit accounting practices preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Quick Books Online, BILL, and the ability to become proficient with Sage Intacct and other third-party applications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPA license preferred
• Public or outsourced accounting experience preferred
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred
• Minimum of five years of general…