Chicago, IL, USA
Helping Non-profits Strengthen Their Financial Systems
Running a nonprofit means you’re juggling a lot.
If you’re finding yourself buried in accounting tasks instead of focusing on what really matters—like fundraising and building relationships—we’re here to help.
Let us take the burden of your financial systems off your plate, so you can get back to making a real impact in your community.
OUR MISSION
At Dignissim Accounting, we’re on a mission to help nonprofits thrive. We provide comprehensive, forward-thinking accounting solutions tailored to support your growth and free you up to focus on what matters most—your mission.
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We take a hands-on, personalized approach to your financial strategy, working closely with your team to develop a plan that meets your unique goals and challenges.
As your trusted accounting partner, we're here to handle the numbers so you don’t have to. Whether it’s day-to-day bookkeeping or big-picture financial advising, we’ve got you covered.
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Let’s build a stronger future for your organization—together. Connect with Dignissim Accounting today and discover how we can elevate the way you operate.
OUR SERVICES
Focus on the change you’re creating in the world, and let us take care of the financial details that make it possible.
Small Business Monthly Bookkeeping
Have numbers you can trust.
Increase your profitability.
Confident and Compliant Payroll Processing.
Save on taxes.
CFO Advisory
Fractional CFO Option
A CFO advisor helps align financial strategies with organizational goals, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support the mission.
Prior Books Clean-up
Prior month's accounting looking a little messy, or not done at all? Let us clean it up. ​For one flat rate, we'll get your books caught up and ready for tax season or financial certifications.
Fractional Controller
Fractional Controller Services offer non-profits expert financial leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. Offering non-profits the expertise they need to stay financially healthy while focusing on their mission.
Our services include:
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​Financial Reports Delivered Monthly
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Transaction coding
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Account reconciliations
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Accounts receivable
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Accounts payable
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Fractional Controller
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Sales tax accounting and filing
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Budget Planning
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1099 filings
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CFO Advisory and Strategic Planning
Meet Deitra Lawson, CPA, MBA
Deitra is the Owner and Principal Accountant at Dignissim Accounting, LLC, bringing over 15 years of expertise in nonprofit accounting. With a strong foundation in financial operations, she’s passionate about helping nonprofit organizations succeed by removing the stress of managing day-to-day accounting tasks.
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Her mission is simple: to empower nonprofit leaders with clear, accurate financials—so they can focus on their mission and maximize their impact. Whether you're a grassroots organization or a well-established nonprofit, Deitra is ready to be your trusted partner and deliver dependable, insightful accounting services tailored to your needs.
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Deitra holds an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management from Loyola University Chicago. She is also a licensed CPA in the State of Illinois, a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and holds a QuickBooks Payroll Certification. Dignissim Accounting is proud to be a WBE and MBE certified firm with the City of Chicago.
Schedule a free 15 minute consultation.
Dignissim (DEE-NEE-CEE-UM) means "Asset" in Latin. Let us help you elevate your biggest asset!
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Contact us to see how our bookkeeping expertise and Quickbooks services can save you both time and up to $5k a year from the frustrations with managing your finances.