Empowering Nonprofits To Make Impactful Decisions from the start
Experience Mission-Driven Accounting
How We Can Help
Our Promise
Superior Accuracy
Ensuring financial integrity is a vital aspect of running a successful organization. Establish proper financial oversight with the expert help of a team that understands the complex GAAP and FASB reporting requirements for nonprofits.
Unparalleled Expertise
Whether you need a full accounting and finance solution or a helping hand to support your current staff, the right expertise is easily accessible with our “just down the hall” approach.
Leading Technology
By having access to powerful and scalable accounting software and applications that automate accounting tasks and provide meaningful data, you can save money and improve efficiency enabling you to focus on your mission.
Maximum Transparency
Properly tracking and reporting accounting transactions ensures financial transparency and helps earn the trust of stakeholders. Sharing reliable, accurate, and timely financial reports that are transparent and easy to understand translate into increased funding.
NFP SmartStart will benefit nonprofit leaders who want to ensure that their …
… accounting transactions are entered properly, and the data is accurate.
… internal staff has expert nonprofit accounting guidance.
… reports are providing meaningful data to support decision-making.
… accounting file is ready for external audits.
… processes include strong internal controls, meet compliance standards, and follow best practices.
… start-up or small nonprofit is managing their accounting accurately to support growth.
About Chazin & Company
For over 19 years, Chazin & Company has specialized in nonprofit accounting and finance services. We understand the challenges that nonprofits face, especially when they’re just getting started. That’s why we created NFP SmartStart, a flexible solution for new or growing nonprofit organizations looking to invest in the long-term success of their organization.
what other nonprofits have to say about chazin & company
RAD-AID International
Working with Chazin & Company is the first time I have worked directly with an accounting firm, but I cannot imagine a better experience. They are thorough, responsive, and communicate clearly. They make a point to understand our organization and its mission. Read more “RAD-AID International”
Lauren Fuller
CFO
Hope in a Box
I can’t say enough good things about Chazin & Company. As a new Executive Director, I needed to migrate our financials from an internal system to QuickBooks Online. I knew this needed to be done well by a firm with extensive nonprofit expertise. Chazin & Company’s financial expertise and client relations are exceptional, they are at the very top of the industry. I highly recommend them to every nonprofit. Read more “Hope in a Box”
Seth Rosen
Executive Director
Thriving 4 Life
We’re extremely pleased with the results and the interaction with Chazin staff. Now we’re able to produce reports monthly for our board meetings and to keep our fingers on the pulse of our financial position. Read more “Thriving 4 Life”
Deborah Ferris
Chief Executive Officer
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church (Chico, CA)
Chazin & Company offers the highest quality professional services at the most competitive price. St. John’s has converted to online bookkeeping and accounts payable systems, and Chazin provided high-quality training so that St. John’s may assume more finance tasks in order to reduce billable hours. The communication between Chazin and St. John’s is excellent. Read more “St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church (Chico, CA)”
Paul Cayler
Treasurer
Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition
Chazin & Company is great to work with, highly communicative, accessible daily and has customized the work to our needs. We have now been able to successfully close the books monthly, and they have helped make sense of our system. Read more “Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition”
Ahmina Maxey
Executive Director
Visible Hands Collaborative
Chazin & Company’s strong experience in nonprofit finances and its fee structure worked exceptionally well for our organization’s needs. Our accountant is accessible, knowledgeable, able to respond to or research what is needed, and has made us confident in our financial reporting and tracking. Read more “Visible Hands Collaborative”
Brigit Hassig
Co-CEO
Arlington Education Association
Chazin & Company’s comprehensive approach has helped our association to get into good financial shape. We have balanced our budgeting and streamlined our payments to vendors. Our Chazin accountants go above and beyond to help us remain fiscally responsible. Read more “Arlington Education Association”
June P
President
City of Mount Juliet, Tennessee
Representatives are attentive and professional. They make sure to understand my needs. They are responsive and deliver what was promised in a timely manner. They make the process very easy. Read more “City of Mount Juliet, Tennessee”
Dana Hire
Priest Lake Community Baptist Church
They provide consulting services and provide direction to help us make decisions for our church. Our onboarding consultant is very knowledgeable about our specific needs and nonprofit accounting. This facilitates the business decisions we make to meet the mission of our ministry. Read more “Priest Lake Community Baptist Church”
Celeste Frederick
The National Association of State Leaders in Early Education
Our accountant is super responsive to our needs and always goes out of their way to ensure we are aware of all the financial pieces that might be helpful to us as a small nonprofit. Read more “The National Association of State Leaders in Early Education”
Mandy Sorge
Frequently Asked Questions
Virtual outsourced accounting is a specialized service that provides one or multiple accounting functions to your organization. Chazin & Company can work with you as your entire accounting department or to support your current in-house department. Our outsourced accounting services are performed virtually by a US based team. Outsourced accounting can reduce your overhead expenses while increasing efficiency and data integrity.
Yes, with over 19 years working exclusively with nonprofits, we pride ourselves in having a unique understanding of your accounting and reporting needs. Our accountants are CNAP certified and are updated and trained regularly on nonprofit best practices and the changes to GAAP and FASB requirements that impact nonprofits.
We offer a flexible business model to fit your organization’s specific accounting needs. We believe that nonprofits deserve personalized, quality service and should not settle for a one-size-fits-all approach. We collaborate with you to provide a customized solution that is not only cost-effective but also strengthens your accounting function.
The Chazin Way promises Daily Accessibility. This means your Chazin & Company team is accessible each and every workday – not just certain times of the month. We combine proactive and personalized service with tailored communication processes to cultivate a collaborative relationship, so you feel like we are just down the hall.
Not all accountants fully understand nonprofit accounting and are limited by their own knowledge and experience. Chazin & Company offers a team of industry experts at your disposal to provide advice, leading technology, and to supplement existing staff to improve efficiency and compliance. These resources and expertise cannot be duplicated cost effectively internally.
All of our staff is US based. As a virtual service provider we are able to serve clients across the US.
