Accounting Software Setup and Bookkeeping System Design

We're looking for a volunteer with experience setting up a bookkeeping system and/or software from scratch! You'll help us set up regular recording, reconciliation, and reporting practices by spending 20-25 hours with us over 4-5 weeks. In our first meeting, we'll share a detailed description of our existing financial record-keeping and reporting systems. In phase one of the project, you'll migrate our data over to our new software and help us set up our account administrator privileges for our users. In the second phase of our project, you will provide one or two of our team members with basic training. We ask that you make yourself available for up to two weeks to address our questions as we adjust to the new software and systems.

Sustained Life, Inc. is seeking a skilled accounting volunteer to help build a strong financial foundation for a growing nonprofit dedicated to improving community health and wellness. Our mission is to nourish the mind, body, and spirit through education, wellness, and community transformation. We provide nutrition education, wellness programming, food security advocacy, and community outreach initiatives that empower individuals and families to live healthier lives.

As our organization continues to expand, we are seeking an accounting professional who can help us strengthen our financial systems, improve reporting processes, and ensure long-term sustainability. Your expertise will directly support our ability to serve communities facing food insecurity and health disparities.

Volunteer Project Areas May Include:
• Financial policies and procedures development
• Chart of accounts review and optimization
• Budget development and forecasting
• Financial reporting templates and dashboards
• Internal controls and compliance guidance
• Nonprofit accounting best practices
• Grant tracking and financial management processes
• IRS and nonprofit financial recordkeeping guidance

Why This Matters
Strong financial stewardship allows nonprofits to maximize every donated dollar, strengthen donor confidence, improve grant readiness, and increase community impact. By sharing your accounting expertise, you will help create systems that support healthier individuals, stronger families, and more resilient communities.

The Ideal Volunteer
• CPA, accountant, auditor, controller, bookkeeper, or finance professional
• Experience with nonprofit accounting preferred
• Passion for community service and mission-driven work
• Ability to translate financial concepts into practical systems and processes

Your contribution will help Sustained Life build the infrastructure necessary to expand its reach, strengthen its programs, and create lasting change in the communities we serve.
Mission:
Nourishing the Mind, Body and Spirit Through Education, Wellness and Community Transformation.
Vision:
To be a leading catalyst for community transformation, empowering individuals to achieve lifelong wellness through nutritional stewardship, education, advocacy, and faith-centered service.

We do not have an accounting system or software. We've had very basic training and have reviewed their guidelines on how to manage reports through the business bank account and run basic reports. We will designate a member of our team who will manage the volunteer and the project.