Senior Accountant; Non Profit Accounting, Quickbooks

Company Overview

At Trustward, we believe that mission-driven organizations deserve financial clarity, strategic support, and the freedom to focus fully on their impact. Based in Richmond, Virginia, we partner with nonprofits and mission-driven businesses across the nation to deliver expert accounting, bookkeeping, tax and compliance services built specifically for organizations with a purpose beyond profit.

By choosing Trustward, clients gain financials that are accurate, audit-ready, and built for growth and a culture of service and collaboration — we care about our clients, their missions, and their people, just as much as the numbers.

As an employee of Trustward, you’ll join a team of experienced accountants, nonprofit veterans, and finance professionals who are driven by purpose. Together we don’t just handle accounting—we build financial systems that enable change, growth, and lasting impact.

If you’re looking for a role where your work aligns with purpose and you’ll make a real difference, Trustward offers that environment.

Trustward is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Manage and deliver bookkeeping, accounting, compliance, and advisory services for multiple clients simultaneously.
• Apply and maintain strong technical accounting and tax knowledge to ensure exceptional service quality.
• Prepare complete and accurate work papers for financial statements and business tax returns.
• Evaluate and analyze issues using available data, identifying when further inquiry or escalation is needed.
• Collaborate proactively with internal teams and client contacts to track progress, address questions, and move deliverables forward.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support client decision-making.
• Lead and improve internal processes or client workflows as assigned.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to make sound decisions.
• Highly organized with excellent time management.
• Proficient with Quick Books Online, Excel, and common accounting technologies.
• Clear, concise communicator with excellent listening skills.
• Strong follow-through and task ownership.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

• Education
  - Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education
• Certifications
  - None required. Desirable – CPA with current license
• Experience - 3+ years of public accounting experience

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience with opportunities for bonus
• Health insurance for employee
• Long term disability, short term disability and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO policy and Paid holidays
• Continuing education and maintenance of all licenses provided

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We use a brief assessment to better understand each candidate’s skills before scheduling interviews. Selected candidates will then interview, with background checks completed only for finalists.

Trustward is a drug-free workplace.