The Church Accountant
The Church Accountant says it was designed to exclusively serve churches and organizations of faith. The Church Accountant is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and works virtually.
- Type
- Service
- Cost model
- Quote-based
- Nonprofit terms
- Nonprofit-only firm
- Last reviewed
- October 8, 2026
What is The Church Accountant?
The Church Accountant says it was designed to exclusively serve churches and organizations of faith. The Church Accountant is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and works virtually. Use this page to see what it offers and what to ask before you hire a nonprofit accounting firm.
Services
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Clergy payroll
- Virtual controller services
- Year-end giving statements
About the firm
The Church Accountant was founded in 2008 by Josh Wilking, CPA, and works only with churches and organizations of faith.
Who it works with
It serves churches of all sizes and works virtually.
Services and how engagements work
Services include accounting and bookkeeping, clergy payroll, virtual controller services and year-end giving statements, using QuickBooks. New clients go through a discovery call, a needs analysis, a proposal and a start-up phase before ongoing service.
Firm details checked on its website on October 8, 2026.
Before you hire an accounting firm
- Who does the work. Ask who keeps your books and who reviews them.
- Software and access. Ask which accounting system the firm uses and who owns the file if you leave.
- What is included. Check whether Form 990, grant tracking, payroll, and audit support are in the monthly fee or billed separately.
- Contract terms. Ask about minimums, notice periods, and onboarding or cleanup fees.
Details come from the The Church Accountant website, checked October 8, 2026.
Best For
Churches that want a CPA-led virtual bookkeeping and payroll service built only for congregations.
Where it stands out
The Church Accountant prepares year-end giving statements as part of its church bookkeeping service.
Good fit if: You are a church that wants a CPA-led bookkeeping and payroll service.
Watch for: Small firm; no prices published.
Published price: Quote (proposal after a discovery call)
Before You Hire
Eligibility and availability
Works only with nonprofit organizations.