Accountant

University of Oregon Foundation•Eugene, OR

46m•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY The accountant provides accounting expertise that supports the Foundation’s Financial Services department, including fund management, gift and contributions accounting, reporting, and investment support. This role serves as point-person to address customer requests for research and reporting, in collaboration with the team. The person in this role must possess strong GAAP accounting skills, sharp analytical skills, and independent judgement, along with the ability to handle more complex reconciliations and apply donor restrictions and nonprofit accounting principles. 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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or a related field preferred
Minimum three (3) years of professional accounting experience
Working knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting fundamentals
Strong reconciliation and core accounting skills
Strong research and analysis skills
Demonstrated capability in the preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and the interpretation of financial data
Provide excellent customer service
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 manage workload with limited oversight
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit, higher education, or foundation accounting
Exposure to endowment or investment accounting
Familiarity with donor databases and ERP accounting systems
CPA license

Responsibilities

Prepare and review moderately complex journal entries and perform monthly reconciliations
Prepare and review reconciliations to include bank reconciliation
Independently process gift revenue, donor restrictions, and fund-level transactions
Prepare fund, department, and program-level financial reports
Collaborate with Gifts and Records team to reconcile donor database and accounting system
Trust accounting
Assist with investment accounting to include entries, reconciliation, and reporting
Primary contact to triage requests for research and ad-hoc reporting
Support payroll processes and assist with accounting and payroll filings
Assist with monthly, quarterly, annual financial reporting
Support compliance with ASC 958, ASC 820, and restricted fund requirements
Prepare assigned schedules and documentation for annual audit & tax activities
Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policy
Identify discrepancies and recommend process improvements
Participate in projects
Participate in on-going training, education and staff meetings
Other duties as assigned