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Accounting & Tax Services for Nonprofit Organizations
Comprehensive bookkeeping, fund accounting, financial reporting, payroll, Form 990 preparation, and financial advisory services to help nonprofit organizations manage their resources and advance their missions.
Understanding the Financial Challenges of Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit organizations face unique financial responsibilities that extend beyond traditional business accounting. Boards, donors, grantmakers, and regulatory agencies rely on accurate financial information to understand how resources are received, managed, and used to support an organization’s mission.
Unlike for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations must distinguish between net assets with donor restrictions and those without donor restrictions. Contributions, grants, and program expenditures often require separate tracking to ensure financial reports accurately reflect available resources and funding restrictions.
Nonprofits must also manage operating budgets, payroll, grant expenditures, financial reporting, and annual tax filings. Preparing financial statements and reporting expenses by function—including program services, management and general expenses, and fundraising—adds further complexity.
At The Accounting Firm, we provide accounting, tax, payroll, and financial advisory services designed to help nonprofit organizations maintain reliable financial records, manage financial responsibilities, and provide meaningful financial information to their boards and management teams.
Whether your organization is newly established, expanding its programs, or managing multiple funding sources, our services can be tailored to your financial reporting needs and organizational objectives.
Common Challenges
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Tracking Donor-Restricted Funds
Maintaining accurate records of contributions and net assets with and without donor restrictions.
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Managing Grants & Program Expenses
Tracking grant revenue, expenditures, budgets, and reporting requirements across multiple programs or funding sources.
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Preparing Nonprofit Financial Reports
Producing financial statements that present nonprofit activities, financial position, and expenses by function.
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Form 990 & Tax Compliance
Preparing annual nonprofit information returns and meeting applicable federal and state filing requirements.
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Budgeting, Cash Flow & Financial Oversight
Managing operating budgets, monitoring cash flow, and providing financial information to support board oversight and organizational planning.
How We Help
The Accounting Firm provides accounting, tax, payroll, and financial advisory services tailored to the needs of nonprofit organizations.
Our Bookkeeping Services help nonprofits maintain accurate financial records, reconcile bank accounts, track contributions and expenditures, and prepare financial statements. We can also assist with organizing accounting records to distinguish resources with and without donor restrictions, grants, and program-related expenses.
Through our QuickBooks Online Services, we help nonprofit organizations establish and maintain accounting systems that support financial reporting by program, grant, or funding source.
Our Payroll Administration Services support employee payroll processing, payroll tax filings, and related reporting requirements. We can also help organizations account for payroll expenses associated with different programs and activities.
Our Tax Preparation Services include Form 990 and related annual information returns for nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations.
For nonprofits requiring additional financial management support, our Controller Services can assist with financial reporting, month-end closing procedures, budget-to-actual reporting, and internal controls.
Our CFO Services provide budgeting, cash flow forecasting, financial projections, and strategic financial planning to support organizational operations and long-term sustainability.
Financial Support for Nonprofit Organizations
- Fund Accounting & Restricted Contributions — Organizing accounting records to track donor-restricted contributions, resources without donor restrictions, grants, and program expenditures.
- Nonprofit Financial Statements & Board Reporting — Preparing financial information that supports management decisions, board oversight, and reporting to donors and grantmakers.
- Form 990 & Nonprofit Tax Compliance — Preparing nonprofit annual information returns and supporting organizations with applicable tax reporting requirements.
- Budgeting, Financial Controls & Strategic Planning — Supporting operating budgets, cash flow management, financial projections, internal controls, and long-term organizational planning.
Our Approach
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Understand Your Organization
We learn about your mission, programs, funding sources, organizational structure, reporting requirements, and financial objectives.
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Evaluate Your Accounting & Reporting Needs
We review how contributions, grants, program expenses, payroll, and financial reporting are currently managed.
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Implement Accounting & Financial Solutions
We provide agreed bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, financial reporting, and advisory services tailored to your organization.
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Support Financial Stewardship & Growth
We help management and boards understand financial performance, monitor available resources, evaluate budgets, and prepare for future needs.
Frequently asked questions
Does your firm prepare Form 990 for nonprofit organizations?
Yes. We prepare Form 990 and related annual information returns for nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. Accurate financial records, properly classified expenses, and timely reporting help support the preparation of these filings and compliance with applicable filing requirements.
Can your firm help nonprofits track restricted funds and grants?
Yes. Our bookkeeping and accounting services can help nonprofit organizations track contributions, donor restrictions, grants, and program-related expenses. Organized accounting records help management and boards understand how financial resources are allocated and used.
Can you help our nonprofit prepare financial reports for its board?
Yes. Our accounting and Controller Services can support the preparation of financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and other financial information needed by nonprofit boards and management. Our CFO Services can also assist with budgeting, cash flow projections, and financial planning.
Related services
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Bookkeeping
Reliable bookkeeping and financial reporting that give you clarity, confidence, and more time to focus on your business. -
Payroll Administration
Reliable payroll services that simplify payroll management, support compliance, and give you more time to focus on your business. -
QuickBooks Online
Professional QuickBooks Online setup, cleanup, training, and support to help your business maintain accurate records and make better financial decisions. -
Tax Preparation
Professional federal and state tax preparation for individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, with careful attention to accuracy, compliance, and your financial circumstances. -
Controller Services
Strengthen your accounting operations with professional financial reporting, month-end closing procedures, and internal controls—without the expense of hiring a full-time controller. -
CFO Services
Strategic financial leadership to help your business plan for growth, manage cash flow, improve profitability, and make informed financial decisions—without the cost of a full-time CFO.
Strong Financial Management for Your Mission
From fund accounting and financial reporting to Form 990 preparation and financial planning, our services help nonprofit organizations manage their resources and focus on their missions.