Now Hiring: Accounting Systems Consultant

Kiwi Partners, a Division of Vital Impact

📍 New York, NY (Hybrid) or Remote Eligible in Select States
💼 Full-Time | Exempt
💰 $80,000 – $110,000 + Bonus Potential up to 10%

Benefits & Perks

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package beginning on day one, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous paid time off:
• 16 vacation days
• 10 personal days
• 11 company holidays
• Birthday off
• Volunteer leave
• Parental leave
• Cell phone and fitness reimbursements
• Pre-tax transportation and parking benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Bonus incentive opportunities

Help Mission-Driven Organizations Modernize Their Financial Systems

Are you an accounting and systems professional who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, improving processes, and helping organizations work smarter? Join Kiwi Partners as an Accounting Systems Consultant and play a key role in transforming financial operations for nonprofit and mission-driven organizations nationwide.

In this role, you’ll partner directly with clients to evaluate accounting workflows, implement modern financial systems, build dashboards and reporting tools, and guide organizations through digital transformation initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in consulting environments, enjoys client interaction, and has experience with accounting platforms and process improvement.

As part of Vital Impact, a certified B Corporation and one of the nation’s fastest-growing philanthropic advisory firms, you’ll contribute to work that supports social impact, equity, environmental sustainability, and nonprofit effectiveness.

What You’ll Do

Accounting Systems & Consulting

• Support implementations and optimization projects for platforms including:
• Sage Intacct
• QuickBooks Online
• Ramp
• Bill.com
• Expensify
• Analyze client accounting workflows and identify opportunities for operational improvements
• Configure accounting applications and assist with chart of accounts and financial dimension mapping
• Conduct process walkthroughs and document accounting procedures and internal workflows
• Develop KPI dashboards, financial reporting tools, and strategic metrics tracking
• Assist with cash flow forecasting models and month-end close process improvements
• Research and test emerging accounting and AI tools including Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, and related technologies
• Collaborate with project managers on timelines, budgets, reporting, and project tracking

Client Training & Relationship Management

• Train client teams and internal staff on accounting systems, reporting tools, and workflows
• Deliver high-quality client service and maintain proactive communication throughout engagements
• Build trusted relationships by understanding client expectations and ensuring successful project outcomes

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience
• At least 2 years of progressive accounting and/or consulting experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially:
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Word
• SharePoint
• Teams
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in nonprofits, startups, or highly entrepreneurial environments
• Sage Intacct Implementation Specialist experience or certification
• Experience with:
• QuickBooks Online
• Microsoft Business Central
• Bill.com
• Ramp
• Expensify
• Familiarity with financial systems implementations and process optimization projects

Why Join Kiwi Partners & Vital Impact?

At Kiwi Partners, you’ll work with organizations making meaningful impact across communities around the world. We combine strategic consulting, financial expertise, and mission-driven work to help nonprofits and philanthropic organizations operate more effectively.

You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team that values:

• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Professional growth and development
• Mission-driven work
• Diversity, inclusion, and equity
• Work-life balance and flexibility

Work Environment

This role may be based hybrid in New York or fully remote from approved states including:
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vital Impact and Kiwi Partners are proud Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about accounting systems, consulting, and helping mission-driven organizations operate more effectively, we’d love to hear from you.