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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Remote, Volunteer must be in District of Columbia, US
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Family, Housing & Homelessness, Human Rights & Civil Liberties

    Description

    Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

    Make an Impact with The Sunshine Initiative, Inc.

    Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) looking to use your skills to create lasting change in your community?

    The Sunshine Initiative, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve housing stability and financial self-sufficiency, is seeking a passionate Volunteer CPA to join our mission.

    What You'll Do

    As our Volunteer CPA, you will help strengthen the financial foundation of our organization by:

    • Reviewing financial statements and accounting practices
    • Assisting with nonprofit financial compliance and best practices
    • Providing guidance on budgeting and financial planning
    • Advising on grant financial reporting requirements
    • Supporting preparation for audits, when applicable
    • Offering recommendations to improve financial systems and internal controls
    • Providing occasional financial guidance to the Executive Director and Board of Directors

    Qualifications

    • Active CPA license (preferred)
    • Experience with nonprofit accounting is a plus, but not required
    • Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting
    • Strong attention to detail and integrity
    • Passion for serving the community and supporting nonprofit organizations
    • Must be fluent in English (spoken and written)

    Time Commitment

    • Approximately 2–5 hours per month
    • Flexible schedule
    • Remote with occasional virtual meetings

    Why Volunteer With Us?

    Your expertise will directly support programs that help families prevent homelessness, achieve financial stability, and build brighter futures. By volunteering your time, you'll play a vital role in expanding our impact while helping strengthen a growing nonprofit organization.

    Whether you're an experienced CPA, recently retired, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, we'd love to hear from you.

    Join us in making a difference, one family at a time.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in District of Columbia, US
    Associated Location
    712 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
    STE 1508

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Please submit the following with your application:

    • Current résumé or curriculum vitae (CV)
    • Copy of your active CPA license (or license number and issuing state)
    • Two professional reference (optional but appreciated)
    All fields are required
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