SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant provides accounting expertise to the Financial Services department through performing analytics and preparing and reviewing various reconciliations. The person in this role will work closely with the Foundation’s banking and investment partners and perform ongoing due diligence to ensure the financial integrity of the Foundation. The person in this role must possess strong GAAP accounting skills, sharp analytical skills, and independent judgement. This person must also be a clear communicator with the ability to effectively present information and respond to internal and external customer needs. 

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Follow the principles of the Foundation’s core values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, Commitment
• Motivated to value-add to the success of the Foundation
• Effective communicator
• Collaborative
• Dependable
• Detail-oriented 
• Adaptable, receptive to change
• Teach through example and service
• Practice professional curiosity and desire to learn
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse constituency
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work safely  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primary responsibility for preparation and/or review of complicated reconciliations 
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards and regulations
• Monitor liquidity and collaborate with university partners on cash flow forecasts 
• Prepare and review items for audit and tax return reporting
• Primary responsibility for investment accounting; entries, reconciliation, reporting
• Manage timely completion of monthly, quarterly, annual financial reporting
• Support Accountant(s) with triage requests for research and ad-hoc reporting
• Support Accountant(s) with preparation and review of journal entries
• Project team involvement; collaborating directly with vendors
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with establishment and maintenance of internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risks
• Ability to perform research and document conclusions
• Provide excellent customer service

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in projects
• Participate in on-going training, education, and staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field preferred
• Minimum three (3) years of professional accounting experience
• CPA license 
• Strong core accounting skills
• Investment knowledge
• Demonstrated capability in the preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and the interpretation of financial data
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel, and the ability to adapt to new processes and systems
• Proficiency in accounting software and tools
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities
• Ability to interpret and present data to varied audiences
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion 
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Independent, initiative-taker, organized, able to work with minimal supervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job is conducted in an office work environment, sitting most of the time
• Approximately 90% of this position’s duties require use of a computer
• Must be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally
• Some travel may be required