Nonprofit Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate

Cedarstone began in 1993 as one friend helping another establish a nonprofit. This personal start is still the heart of our mission today. Join Cedarstone, a US-based business services organization that serves 200+ international and domestic nonprofits, primarily Christian organizations, by providing essential accounting and donation services.

As an Accounting Associate, you'll be responsible for consistently delivering accurate and timely accounting services (A/P, expense reports, and/or payroll) for a set of clients, focusing on problem-solving and proactive communication.

Core Details

• Salary : $19 - $21/hour, depending on experience.


• Job class : Part-time or Full-time, business hours Monday - Friday


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  • Hybrid: US-based, working from our headquarters in Wheaton, IL.
  
  
  • Fully Remote: Allowed in the following states: AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, NC, OH, TN, TX,. No other states or international locations will be considered at this time.
    
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Client Accounting Operations:

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  • Process financial transactions (A/P, A/R, and Payroll) in an accurate and timely manner.
  
  
  • Prepare and process client invoices, wire transfers, and expense reports.
  
  
  • Research and solve client problems, providing clear explanations of reports and collaborating on solutions.
  
  
  • Maintain client data and ensure all monthly tasks are tracked (e.g., using Canopy).
  
  

• Client & Staff Engagement:

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  • Proactively communicate with clients, answering questions and providing timely follow-up on requests.
  
  
  • Meet with client operations teams and internal client relationship teams to ensure commitments are met.
  
  
  • Assist with client onboarding and provide backup coverage for teammates.
  
  

• Process Improvement & Documentation:

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  • Document processes to ensure service continuity.
  
  
  • Collaborate with other Associates to identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and accuracy.
  
  

What You Bring

• Experience & Education

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  • 1+ years of experience working in a business office environment.
  
  
  • 2-year or 4-year degree that includes business training.
  
  

• Preferred Qualifications

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  • Experience in accounts payable and payroll.
  
  
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online and Excel.
  
  

• Skills & Attributes

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  • Strong ethical standards and integrity.
  
  
  • Excellent research and problem-solving skills—adept at "figuring out puzzles".
  
  
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
  
  
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills that cultivate client trust.
  
  
  • Ability to multitask and work with several clients with differing requirements.
  
  
  • Excellent time management, priority setting, and the ability to work independently.
  
  
  • A team-focused, others-focused attitude with a willingness to help, a service mindset, and a naturally curious approach.
  
  

Benefits & Success

• Environment: Friendly, flexible, and collaborative team environment.


• Benefits for Full-Time Employees: Health insurance, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company matching, voluntary benefits including vision, dental, telemedicine, and accident and illness insurance


• Benefits for Part-Time Employees: Paid time off, 401(k) with company matching, voluntary benefits including vision, dental, telemedicine, and accident and illness insurance
  


• Success Measures:

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  • Maintain high client retention.
  
  
  • Execute client contracted deliverables in a timely and accurate manner.
    
  
  
  • Embody Cedarstone’s 4 Core Values: Own our promises, do the right things the right way, ask the next question, and we’re in this together.
  
  

This job description may not be all-inclusive of the position’s requirements.

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