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How to Apply for Remote Client Account Associate (Non-Profit Accountant)

at Supportingstrategies

🏢 About Supportingstrategies

Supporting Strategies is a nationwide network of over 100 offices that has specialized in remote bookkeeping and accounting services since 2004. They use a proprietary cloud-based platform and virtual infrastructure to deliver outsourced accounting services, offering accountants the opportunity to work from home while being part of a large professional community of over 800 employees. Their focus on work-life balance and eliminating traditional tax season pressures makes them unique in the accounting field.

About This Role

As a Remote Client Account Associate specializing in non-profit accounting, you'll provide full-cycle accounting services to multiple non-profit clients using Supporting Strategies' cloud-based platform. You'll handle transactional accounting, bookkeeping, and operational support functions remotely, helping non-profit organizations thrive without the burden of traditional tax season workloads. This role allows you to directly impact non-profits by managing their financial operations so they can focus on their missions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves logging into Supporting Strategies' cloud-based platform to manage bookkeeping for multiple non-profit clients, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports. You'll communicate with clients virtually to address questions, provide financial insights, and ensure compliance with non-profit accounting standards, all while collaborating with team members through virtual channels from your home office.

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🎯 Who Supportingstrategies Is Looking For

  • Experienced accounting professional with specific non-profit accounting expertise (fund accounting, grant tracking, compliance)
  • Self-motivated individual who thrives in a remote work environment and can manage multiple client accounts simultaneously
  • Tech-savvy accountant comfortable with cloud-based accounting platforms and virtual collaboration tools
  • Professional available for full-time work during traditional business hours (8am-5pm in their time zone) who values work-life balance

📝 Tips for Applying to Supportingstrategies

1

Highlight specific non-profit accounting experience in your resume, including any work with fund accounting, grant management, or compliance requirements

2

Demonstrate your comfort with cloud-based accounting platforms by mentioning specific software you've used (QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Expensify, etc.)

3

Emphasize your ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage multiple client relationships simultaneously

4

Address how you've achieved work-life balance in previous roles, as this is a core company value

5

Show familiarity with Supporting Strategies' service model by researching their client case studies and mentioning how your skills align

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with non-profit accounting and understanding of unique requirements like fund accounting and grant tracking', 'Demonstrated ability to work successfully in remote environments and manage multiple clients efficiently', "Enthusiasm for Supporting Strategies' model of eliminating traditional tax season pressures while helping businesses thrive", "Examples of how you've used technology to streamline accounting processes and improve client service"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Supporting Strategies' website to understand their specific service offerings for non-profit clients
  • → Study their cloud-based platform and technology infrastructure mentioned in job materials
  • → Look into their company culture and values around work-life balance and remote work community
  • → Research their growth trajectory and office network to understand their business model

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience with non-profit accounting and how you've handled fund accounting or grant compliance
2 How do you manage multiple client accounts and prioritize tasks when working remotely?
3 What cloud-based accounting platforms are you most comfortable with, and how have you adapted to new technology?
4 How would you handle a situation where a non-profit client needs help understanding their financial reports?
5 Why are you specifically interested in Supporting Strategies' model versus traditional accounting firms?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on tax preparation experience when this role specifically avoids traditional tax season work
  • Expressing preference for in-office work or inability to maintain traditional business hours in a remote setting
  • Failing to demonstrate specific non-profit accounting knowledge or experience with multiple client management

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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