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Central Oregon Community College · 8 hours ago

Foundation Accountant

Bend, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

Central Oregon Community College is seeking a Foundation Accountant responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and management of all financial and accounting services to the COCC Foundation. The role includes managing financial planning, budgeting, and reporting while ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Maintain the general ledger accounting system utilizing Ellucian Banner-Finance software. Responsible for accounts receivable, payables, and importing and reconciling the subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger

Prepare and record monthly journal entries. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and net fund balances

Manage revenue in accordance with use restrictions stipulated by donors and/or grants

Establish, maintain, and reconcile cash and cash equivalents accounts at multiple financial institutions in order to manage cash flow operating needs, maximize interest earnings on short-term investments, and maintain FDIC insurance or other collateral coverage

Produce financial reports for Management, Finance & Audit Committee, and Foundation Board of Trustees which disclose the COCC Foundation’s financial position and aid in decision making. Reports include consolidated Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, and other reports which display various operating and investment activities

In conjunction with the Foundation’s Executive Director, assist with the creation, oversight, and reporting of the annual operating budget. Track and report actual vs budget variance analysis

Work closely with the Foundation’s Finance & Audit Committee to administer the Foundation’s endowment investment portfolio at Commonfund. Track market values for 80+ individual endowments totaling approximately $33M. Ensure compliance with donor endowment agreements and Foundation Investment Policy Statement

Compile and manage the Foundation’s annual scholarship budget, comprised of over 175 separate scholarship awards totaling over $2M annually, utilizing various data software resources including Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, Ellucian/Banner-Finance, and Excel. Work closely with Director of Foundation Programs and COCC Financial Aid Dept to communicate available resources for awarding

In conjunction with Director of Foundation Programs, track available funds and resources available for COCC programs. Work with College departments to facilitate the transfer of funds

Plan, compile, and manage workpapers, through consolidated financial statements, for Foundation’s annual audit and tax returns. Serve as staff liaison to external CPA firm. Review prepared returns prior to authorized signing and filing

In conjunction with Foundation Executive Director, develop and implement internal control procedures to help protect Foundation assets from fraud and error

Complete general liability insurance applications for review by Foundation Executive Director

Provide fiscal oversight for cashiering activities at fund raising events. Provide support to Foundation staff at various community events

Provide administrative office support and assist other office staff, as needed

Serve on College committees

Qualification

Accounting principlesGeneral ledger managementEllucian Banner-FinanceFund accountingFinancial reportingMicrosoft ExcelIndependent judgementDiversity awarenessCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Three years' experience working with an enterprise-wide accounting system in a medium to large organization

Possess solid knowledge of accounting principles, fund accounting, and general ledger management

Demonstrated track record of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Self-starter with the ability to exercise independent judgement

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language without the use of an interpreter

Proficient in the use of a computer, with experience in Microsoft Office, Excel, and general ledger accounting software. Knowledge of Ellucian-Banner (Finance module), Blackbaud Raisers Edge donor database beneficial

Ability to work with diverse academic cultural and ethnic backgrounds of faculty and staff, students and community members

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Ability to effectively manage general ledger accounting systems

Ability to import and export data and to develop spreadsheets in Excel

Strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, and ability to work independently over a wide range of accounting/finance functions

Must be able to demonstrate essential job functions outlined above