Frequently Asked Questions

With Jitasa you get access to an entire accounting department. Our service teams are made up of accountants, bookkeepers, CPAs, and specialists who work solely with nonprofits.

Our experience means your accounting will be done correctly, and on time. We also operate on a team-based model, which means you’ll never experience a lapse in service.

Understandable, and we’re able to assist your in-house bookkeeper.

We can enhance your best practices, assist in reconciling at month-end, and ensure you’re IRS compliant. Depending upon your budget, we can also review and restructure your accounts, provide long term planning and budgeting expertise, and provide regular monthly reports. View all of the bookkeeping and accounting services we offer.

We offer a fixed-fee model based on your needs. We’ll help you determine the best solution for your nonprofit and your bill will remain the same month over month.

No, our goal is to act like a member of your staff, which means regular meetings and updates. In addition, you will still have control of your books and accounting, including the power to authorize and review your progress.

We have worked with nonprofit organizations in every sector. We service startups, large federations, and everything in between. View our clients page for examples and case studies. Jitasa also regularly assist churches and congregations.

Our bookkeeping and accounting solutions cater to every nonprofit, regardless of size.

Yes. Thanks to our team-based model, you will have a core team of three to four members capable of working on your account. However, our goal is to become an extension of your organization, meaning you will primarily work and interact with one team member.

If you are small and growing, now is the perfect time to form a relationship with Jitasa.

We’ll help you establish clean, well-organized books and records. This is critical to freeing up your time and resources, and highlighting your financial position and commitment to potential donors. Our services for small startup nonprofits start at $395 per month. View all of the bookkeeping and accounting services we offer.

Yes. We can file 990 EZ, 990 PF and 990 Full. Visit out tax preparation page for more information.

Yes, if you are a current Jitasa client, we are able to assist you in the auditing process. We will provide direct support during your audit and provide your auditor any financial documentation they require.

Please note, to avoid a conflict of interest, Jitasa is not able to conduct audits.

Yes, but depending on the amount of clean up required, the onboarding process may take a bit longer than usual and may include an additional charge.

We will take care of all your payroll needs. We collect time sheets, deal with employee changes, and record the proper accounting entries. We will work with 3rd party payroll providers, such as ADP, Gusto, or Paychex to handle your taxes and direct deposits. Our clients are eligible for discounted rates with many 3rd party payroll providers, and we are happy to help facilitate that process.

Depending on your current accounting methods, set up can take anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks. The time frame is largely dependent on how quickly you can provide the necessary documentation.

No, thanks to our fixed-fee pricing we are available when and how you need us.

Our primary method of exchanging documents is with ShareFile, a leading document management system. Additionally bank statements and credit card statements can be accessed directly in the cloud.

For the full procedure on how to proceed in reacquiring your 501c3 status, visit:

http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Automatic-Revocation-of-Exemption

If we’ve failed to address your question above, please contact Jitasa and we will happily assist you.

You can also check out the wealth of nonprofit resources that Jitasa provides nonprofits free of charge, such as our nonprofit blog, downloadable templates and checklists, courses, assessments, financial ratios and calculators, and a catalog of nonprofit accounting terms.