Nonprofit Accountant Salary in Lexington, KY

How much does a Nonprofit Accountant make in Lexington, KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nonprofit Accountant in Lexington, KY is $86,584. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,594 to $95,661, with most professionals earning between $71,318 and $103,926.

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What is a Nonprofit Accountant?

A Nonprofit Accountant is responsible for managing the financial operations of a nonprofit organization. This includes maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and analyzing financial reports, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and laws. The Nonprofit Accountant may also be involved in grant management, fundraising activities, and providing financial guidance to the organization's leadership. Additionally, they may be responsible for overseeing payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes. The Nonprofit Accountant plays a crucial role in ensuring the organization's financial stability and transparency.

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What does a Nonprofit Accountant do?

Common responsibilities of a Nonprofit Accountant

Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting requirements for nonprofit organizations.

September 16, 2023

Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure the organization's financial stability and accountability.

September 26, 2023

Provide financial guidance and support to the organization's leadership and staff to help them make informed financial decisions.

September 28, 2023

Prepare and file tax forms and other financial documents required for nonprofit organizations.

October 05, 2023

Collaborate with auditors and other financial professionals to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting.

October 06, 2023

Assist with grant and funding applications, including providing financial information and reports to support the application process.

October 25, 2023

Provide financial analysis and reporting to the organization's leadership and board of directors.

October 30, 2023

Prepare and maintain financial records for the nonprofit organization, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

November 02, 2023

Manage and oversee the organization's budgeting process, including creating and monitoring the annual budget.

November 07, 2023

Oversee the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable for the organization.

November 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Nonprofit Accountant in Lexington, KY

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78594

95661

86584

Average Total Cash Compensation

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80808

100855

89992

What is the average salary for Nonprofit Accountant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nonprofit Accountant in Lexington, KY. The base salary for Nonprofit Accountant ranges from $78,594 to $95,661 with the average base salary of $86,584. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,808 to $100,855 with the average total cash compensation of $89,992.

View Average Salary for Nonprofit Accountant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$86,584	$78,594 - $95,661
Bonus	$3,408	$2,215 - $5,193
Total Pay	$89,992	$80,808 - $100,855

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Nonprofit Accountant Salary Near Lexington, KY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,889 - $94,804	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,617 - $94,473	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Louisville, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,192 - $98,824	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,499 - $100,415	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,499 - $100,415	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,159 - $100,002	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY

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About Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city in the United States. By land area, Lexington is the 28th largest city in the United States. Known as the "Horse Capital of the World," it is the heart of the state's Bluegrass region. It has a nonpartisan mayor-council form of government, with 12 council districts and three members elected at large, with the highest vote-getter designated vice mayor. In the 2017 U.S. Census Estimate, the city's population was 321,959, anchoring a metropolitan are...

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