Foundation Accountant, Finance Business Partner

VHC Health • Alexandria, VA

7d • $70,886 - $126,942

About The Position

The Foundation Accountant is responsible for performing a wide range of accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliation duties to support the fiscal integrity of the VHC Health Foundation. This position manages the accurate processing of gifts, pledges, endowments, and restricted funds, and ensures compliance with donor intent, internal controls, and accounting standards. A central function of this role is the expert use of Raiser's Edge (RE7 and RE NXT) for gift processing, reporting, and reconciliation. The Foundation Accountant works closely with Foundation leadership, Finance Division, donors, partners, and stakeholders to provide timely, accurate, and transparent financial information that supports both fundraising and stewardship goals. This position reports directly to the Health System Director, Accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience.
• Professional experience using Raiser's Edge or Raiser's Edge NXT, especially in gift processing, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Experience and familiarity with fund accounting, endowment management and donor-restricted funds.
• Familiarity with auditing, financial compliance practices, GAAP and accepted foundation reporting principles.
• Proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools, financial statements, graphic display of data and ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in non-profit, higher education or foundation accounting.
• Experience with Workday, Microsoft office tools and similar skills.
• Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) membership.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Performing a wide range of accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliation duties.
• Managing the accurate processing of gifts, pledges, endowments, and restricted funds.
• Ensuring compliance with donor intent, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Expert use of Raiser's Edge (RE7 and RE NXT) for gift processing, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Providing timely, accurate, and transparent financial information to support fundraising and stewardship goals.
• Collaborating with Foundation leadership, Finance Division, donors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Collaborating and innovating with payment collection processes to drive efficient collection practices.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness benefits
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level