Application Guide
How to Apply for Implementation Specialist (accounting) - Aplos
at Velora
🏢 About Velora
Velora specializes in Aplos, cloud-based accounting software designed specifically for nonprofits, churches, and small businesses. Working here means joining a team that empowers mission-driven organizations with financial clarity and efficiency. You'd be part of a company that bridges accounting expertise with technology implementation for meaningful client impact.
About This Role
As an Implementation Specialist at Velora, you'll guide multiple nonprofit and church clients through onboarding Aplos software while providing technical accounting consultation. This role directly impacts clients' financial operations by ensuring proper GAAP-compliant setup and data migration. You'll balance project management, customer training, and accounting expertise to deliver successful implementations.
💡 A Day in the Life
Your day typically involves conducting virtual implementation calls with new nonprofit clients, configuring their Aplos accounts based on their specific accounting needs, and cleaning up imported data in Excel. Between client sessions, you'll document processes, update project timelines, and research solutions for unique client requirements while staying current with Aplos feature updates.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Velora Is Looking For
- Has 2+ years public accounting experience with compilations, reviews, or audits, preferably involving nonprofit or church clients
- Combines 1+ years software implementation experience with strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data validation)
- Understands nonprofit accounting nuances like fund accounting, donor restrictions, and grant tracking
- Can simultaneously manage multiple client implementations while maintaining clear communication and project timelines
📝 Tips for Applying to Velora
Highlight specific nonprofit/church accounting experience in your resume, not just general accounting
Include measurable implementation metrics from past roles (e.g., 'reduced client onboarding time by 30%')
Demonstrate Aplos familiarity by mentioning how you've researched its features for nonprofits
Showcase Excel proficiency with concrete examples like 'created automated reconciliation templates'
Emphasize experience managing multiple client projects simultaneously with specific examples
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your hands-on experience with nonprofit accounting principles and GAAP compliance', "Specific examples of successful software implementations you've managed end-to-end", "How you've balanced technical accounting advice with client relationship management", 'Your approach to training non-technical users on accounting software features']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Explore Aplos's specific features for nonprofits like fund accounting and donation tracking
- → Review Velora's client case studies to understand their implementation approach
- → Research common accounting challenges for churches and nonprofits
- → Understand the competitive landscape of nonprofit accounting software
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with only corporate accounting experience and no nonprofit/church exposure
- Failing to demonstrate specific implementation or project management examples
- Overlooking the dual requirement for both accounting expertise AND software implementation skills
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!