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CPA & Grant Accounting Services

This Grow Round is accepting qualifications from independent Certified Public Accountants and accounting firms experienced in nonprofit and grant accounting.

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Request for Qualifications

This notice was publicly posted on August 25, 2026. Qualified individuals and firms are invited to submit one online application before the stated deadline.

Posting referenceTGR-CPA-2026-01Competitive professional services solicitation

Scope of services

What the engagement includes

Monthly bookkeeping oversight and financial reporting
Grant reconciliation, reimbursement support, and cost allocation review
Internal-control and fiscal-policy compliance support
Budget-to-actual reporting and documentation review
Audit, monitoring, and grant closeout readiness
CPA-level consultation for nonprofit and grant accounting matters

Minimum qualifications

Who should apply

Active CPA license in good standing
Experience serving nonprofit organizations
Demonstrated grant-accounting and compliance experience
Knowledge of federal and/or Illinois grant requirements
Strong written communication and documentation practices
Ability to work independently and meet required deadlines

Evaluation

How applications will be reviewed

30%Nonprofit and grant-accounting experience

25%CPA credentials and technical qualifications

20%Understanding of the requested scope

15%References and past performance

10%Availability and responsiveness

This Grow Round reserves the right to verify qualifications, contact references, request an interview or additional documentation, reject any or all submissions, and make an award in the organization's best interest. Selection does not create employment. The final agreement is subject to funding availability, grant requirements, and execution of a written independent-contractor agreement.

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Submit your qualifications

Complete all required fields. Have your CPA license details, experience summary, and two professional references ready before you begin.

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Information submitted through this form will be used only to evaluate this professional-services opportunity and to meet applicable procurement and grant documentation requirements.

1 Applicant information

Applicant type *

Legal name of CPA or accounting firm *

Primary contact person *

Email address *

Phone number *

Website or professional profile

Business mailing address *

City, state, and ZIP code *

2 CPA credentials

CPA license number *

Licensing state *

License expiration date *

Years of CPA/accounting experience *

Disclose any license discipline, suspension, investigation, or professional claim within the last five years. Enter “None” if not applicable. *

3 Relevant experience

Describe your nonprofit and grant-accounting experience, including the types of grants and organizations served. *Minimum 100 characters.

Experience with 2 CFR Part 200 / Uniform Guidance *

QuickBooks Online experience *

Services you are qualified to provide *

Nonprofit bookkeeping and monthly closeGrant reconciliation and reimbursement reportingBudget-to-actual and financial statementsCost allocation and expense allowability reviewAudit, monitoring, and closeout preparationForm 990 and annual compliance support

Select all that apply.

Briefly explain how you would organize the engagement and maintain grant-ready records. *

Link to résumé, firm qualifications, or capability statementOptional. A secure Google Drive, Dropbox, or professional website link is acceptable.

4 Availability and references

Earliest available start date *

Typical response time and availability *

Professional reference 1: name, organization, title, email, and phone *

Professional reference 2: name, organization, title, email, and phone *

Disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest involving This Grow Round, its leadership, or its funders. Enter “None” if not applicable. *

5 Certifications

I understand that the fixed total contract amount for this opportunity is $6,000. *I understand that this is an independent-contractor opportunity and not employment. *I certify that the information provided is true and complete and authorize verification of my credentials and references. *

Authorized signer's full name *

Title *

Applications must be submitted by September 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time.