Jitasa is the largest national accounting and bookkeeping provider dedicated solely to the nonprofit sector. Our name means “The Spirit of Serving Others,” and we are passionate about broadening nonprofit outreach.
Jitasa began supporting BSA Councils in January 2011, since then we have spent time developing bookkeeping and accounting solutions dedicated to improving our client councils’ accounting function.
In May 2011, Jitasa was formally named as the BSA’s Preferred Vendor for Shared Accounting Services. We currently work with over 100 BSA councils across all four regions. Plus, we offer an entire team of Accounting Associates dedicated strictly to BSA accounting and trained to work directly in PeopleSoft and all other BSA accounting and finance systems.
With our team based service model you receive continuity of service from a fully staffed accounting department trained in BSA accounting systems and processes. In addition, Jitasa is the first BSA vendor to be granted full access to the BSA firewall, allowing for operational efficiencies. And finally, our pricing is simple and flat rate. Once we’ve determined the services that best suit your council’s needs, you’ll receive the same bill every month, with no surprises or hidden fees.
The BSA councils we serve are delighted. In Net Promoter Score surveys conducted since December of 2016, many of our BSA client councils rated Jitasa with the highest rating possible, with 83% of our client councils stating they would refer Jitasa to a friend or colleague.
Steve Doud - BSA Account Executive
Phone: 208-629-8375
Email: steve.doud@jitasagroup.com
Click on the videos below to hear fellow Scout Executives share their insight regarding Jitasa’s engagement with their councils.
Listen to Scout Executives describe the challenges their councils were facing that resulted in exploring Jitasa’s BSA accounting service.
The process for evaluating Jitasa’s BSA accounting model is explained by Scout Executives who considered and selected Jitasa for the council’s accounting function.
Hear fellow Scout Executives reflect on the improvement Jitasa’s service has provided to their council’s accounting processes and function.
In this video, Scout Executives share their observations of the overall benefits the Jitasa engagement has brought to council operations.
Below are some helpful PDF documents that will guide your council through the transition process.
A former client Scout Executive shares his insight regarding the steps to ensure a successful transition to Jitasa’s BSA accounting service.
Illustration of the factors impacting the Jitasa start-up process
Outline of roles and responsibilities of a Council and Jitasa team
Our BSA approach, deliverables, staffing, training, accreditation, and security process
Schematic overview of Jitasa's operations within BSA systems
Tasks and knowledge needed by the Council Coordinator
Steve Doud - BSA Account Executive
Phone: 208-629-8375
Email: steve.doud@jitasagroup.com
Don Day - Team Leader, BSA Shared Services
Phone: 972.580.2551
Email: don.day@scouting.org
The Jitasa team offers great customer service, knowledge of the BSA accounting system, as well as overall accounting knowledge. They care deeply about us and are always accessible and accommodating.”
Ron GreenFormer Boy Scouts of America Executive/CEO – Greater St Louis Area Council
