Accountant III - Endowments & Investments

Job Summary

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Prepare standard and specialized financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document organization's transactions.

Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.

• Work closely with Advancement and other departments regarding endowment setups and earnings
• Calculate and allocate monthly investment earnings
• Work with Investment group to accurately record all investment activity
• Reconcile and accurately record bond transactions
• Maintain all bond-related schedules
• Review and approve campus journal entries
• Affiliate in month end and year end close process
• Affiliate in preparation of ad hoc reports
• Propose and implement process changes

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Experience in investment or bond-related accounting
• Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or Governmental Accounting Standards Board rules and guidelines

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary:

Hybrid, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

Department:

00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting

Location:

Campus

Pay Rate Range:

$72,000 - $77,000

Close Date:

8/31/2026

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