Kelly Stewart joins AIOA with more than 20 years of accounting and finance experience, including approximately 15 years dedicated to nonprofit organizations. Throughout her career, she has supported nonprofits with financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, payroll, grant management, audit preparation, compliance, and operational improvements. Her experience spans a wide variety of mission-driven organizations, giving her a broad perspective on the unique financial and reporting needs nonprofits face.
Kelly holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Maine at Machias and maintains both QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Level I and II certifications, along with advanced nonprofit accounting certifications. Her technical expertise includes QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, donor management systems, payroll platforms, and a variety of nonprofit technology solutions. She is especially passionate about helping organizations build strong financial foundations that support long-term growth and mission impact.
Known for her thoughtful approach, strong client relationships, and attention to detail, Kelly enjoys solving complex accounting challenges while serving as a trusted resource for clients and colleagues alike. She has extensive experience supporting audit preparation, strengthening internal controls, mentoring team members, and helping organizations navigate change with confidence.
Outside of work, Kelly is passionate about supporting organizations that make a difference in their communities and enjoys opportunities to continue learning and growing professionally. Her dedication to service and commitment to helping nonprofits thrive make her a valuable addition to the AIOA team.
