Non-Profit Accounting/Audit Consultant

Non-profit organization is seeking an experienced nonprofit accounting consultant to partner with our finance team during our annual financial statement audit and IRS Form 990 preparation. This is a hands-on, high-level accounting engagement designed for an experienced nonprofit accounting professional who can serve as a strategic partner throughout the audit process. This is NOT a bookkeeping position. We are looking for someone with strong nonprofit accounting expertise who is comfortable preparing year-end schedules, supporting audit requests, reviewing accounting transactions, and assisting with complex accounting matters. Responsibilities Partner with the Associate Director of Finance throughout the annual financial statement audit. Prepare and review year-end accounting work papers and audit schedules. Trace balances from the general ledger to supporting documentation. Research and resolve audit questions and discrepancies. Assist with audit selections, testing, and supporting documentation requests. Prepare and review year-end journal entries and adjusting entries. Review account reconciliations for completeness and accuracy. Assist with net asset classifications, releases from restriction, and donor-restricted fund accounting. Support preparation of schedules for investments, endowments, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue, and other balance sheet accounts. Assist with preparation of schedules used in the organization's IRS Form 990. Help improve audit documentation and accounting processes for future years. Serve as a liaison between management and the external auditors to ensure requests are completed accurately and timely. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Minimum 5-10 years of nonprofit accounting experience. Strong understanding of nonprofit GAAP and fund accounting. Experience with: Net asset classifications Donor-restricted funds Release from restriction entries Financial statement preparation Year-end closing process Audit support Ability to trace balances from financial statements back to supporting work papers. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Previous Controller or Assistant Controller experience. Public accounting or audit experience. CPA preferred (not required). Experience preparing or supporting audited financial statements. Experience supporting IRS Form 990 preparation. Experience working with nonprofit endowments and investment accounting. Familiarity with QuickBooks Online or comparable nonprofit accounting systems. Ideal Candidate The ideal consultant has a strong understanding of nonprofit financial reporting, and can independently organize supporting documentation for auditors. They are comfortable reviewing accounting records at a high level and can identify inconsistencies before they become audit findings. This engagement is best suited for a seasoned nonprofit accountant, controller, or audit professional.