Senior Accountant – Gift, Endowment & Tax Accounting

About the role

The Senior Accountant – Gift, Endowment & Tax Accounting reports to the Assistant Controller and plays a key role in supporting the University’s accounting, reporting, analytical, and tax compliance activities related to gifts, pledges, endowments, investments, and other financial activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex reconciliations
• Prepares journal entries and financial analyses
• Supports month-end and year-end close processes
• Assists with federal and state tax compliance by preparing workpapers, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting documentation, including activities related to Forms 990 and 990-T and potential unrelated business income tax (UBIT) matters
• Works with a high degree of independence
• Researches and resolves accounting discrepancies
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes and internal controls
• Collaborates with departments across the University to ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Three or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Skills

• Experience in higher education or nonprofit accounting
• Experience with gift, pledge, endowment, investment, or tax accounting
• Familiarity with nonprofit tax compliance, including Forms 990 and 990-T and UBIT considerations
• Experience with Workday Financial Management, Salesforce Ascend, or similar enterprise financial or donor management systems
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children