Part-Time Remote Accountant / CPA QuickBooks Online, Nonprofit & For-Profit Clients (68 hrs/week)

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<p>We're hiring a part-time, remote accountant or CPA to review financial statements in QuickBooks Online for a mix of for-profit and nonprofit clients. These financials are for internal owner/board use, not external stakeholders, so a CPA license is a plus but not required we're primarily looking for sharp, detail-oriented review experience with QuickBooks Online and comfort with nonprofit fund accounting basics. This flexible, work-from-home role is a great fit for a semi-retired CPA, senior bookkeeper, or controller-level professional looking for light, part-time hours with no in-office requirement.</p> What You'll Do <ul> <li>Review monthly and periodic financial statements prepared in QuickBooks Online for accuracy, completeness, and consistency</li> <li>Spot-check account reconciliations, journal entries, and classifications</li> <li>Flag anomalies, errors, or areas needing follow-up with the preparing team</li> <li>Provide a brief written summary of findings for each engagement reviewed</li> <li>Apply nonprofit-specific accounting considerations (fund accounting, net asset classifications, grant restrictions) where relevant</li> <li>Communicate findings clearly and professionally with our internal team</li> </ul> Why This Role <ul> <li>Fully remote work from anywhere</li> <li>Very part-time and flexible ideal for semi-retirement or a reduced-hours lifestyle</li> <li>Meaningful, varied work across both commercial and mission-driven organizations</li> <li>No commute, no office politics, no minimum full-time commitment</li> </ul> <p> What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Several years of experience preparing or reviewing financial statements, ideally including nonprofit fund accounting</li> <li>Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online</li> <li>Experience with both for-profit and nonprofit financial statements</li> <li>Comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail and clear written communication</li> <li>Reliable availability for roughly 68 hours per week (schedule is flexible and can be split across days)</li> </ul> Nice to Have <ul> <li>Active or retired CPA license (a plus, not required)</li> <li>Prior public accounting, audit/review, or controller-level experience</li> <li>Familiarity with nonprofit compliance requirements (e.g., Form 990 basics, grant reporting, net asset classifications)</li> <li>Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior staf</li> </ul> <p></p>

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