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Overview – Accounting Advisory Senior / Supervisor (Not-for-Profit)
We are seeking an Accounting Advisory Senior / Supervisor (depending on experience) to support our growing Not-for-Profit (NFP) practice within CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services). This role is responsible for delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services to nonprofit clients, with a focus on fund accounting, financial reporting, and operational support.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting, experience with nonprofit organizations, and the ability to support multiple client engagements. This individual will play a key role in executing client deliverables, improving processes, and providing actionable insights to help organizations operate more effectively.
At the Senior / Supervisor level, this role combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with increasing exposure to client communication, workflow management, and team support.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–6+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to nonprofit / fund accounting
- Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
- Familiarity with fund accounting concepts (restricted vs. unrestricted funds, grants, donor reporting)
- Experience working in accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Blackbaud Financial Edge and Raisers Edge, QuickBooks, Bill.com, Expensify, Concur, ADP, and/or Gusto
Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day accounting operations for nonprofit clients, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
- Assist with fund accounting, including tracking restricted and unrestricted funds and supporting grant and donor reporting
- Prepare and review financial reports for internal use and client stakeholders
- Support year-end processes, including audit preparation and coordinating requests with auditors
- Assist with process improvements and help implement best practices across client engagements
- Work within accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct) and support data accuracy and reporting needs
- Communicate with clients to gather information, resolve basic issues, and provide status updates
Supervisory / Leadership Elements:
- Review work of junior staff and provide guidance and feedback
- Help manage timelines, deliverables, and priorities across engagements
- Escalate complex accounting or client issues to Manager/Director level
- Support onboarding of new clients and junior team members
Nice to Have:
- CPA (active or in progress)
- Public accounting or outsourced accounting experience
- Experience with nonprofit audits or Form 990 support (in coordination with tax)
- AICPA Not-for-Profit Certificate
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3-6+ years of accounting experience with nonprofit / fund accounting
- Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
- Familiarity with fund accounting concepts
- Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct
BPM LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include generous PTO, multiple firm holidays, and seasonal breaks, with unlimited PTO available for certain roles. Feedback suggests these options enhance overall value even in a demanding industry.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan choices are offered with a strong employer-paid share, alongside HSA options and mental-health resources. Feedback suggests the breadth and depth of coverage are a core strength of the package.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible and remote/hybrid work options are emphasized, along with alternative schedules. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a meaningful component of total rewards.
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What We Do
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