About this opportunity
University of Oregon Foundation lists this Senior Accountant opportunity in eugene, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant serves as a key technical accounting resource responsible for complex accounting transactions, financial reporting, compliance activities, endowment accounting, audit support, and process improvement initiatives. This position is critical to maintaining the Foundation's financial integrity while supporting increasing organizational complexity. The Senior Accountant performs advanced accounting analysis, prepares financial statements, and manages specialized accounting functions. This role works closely with Foundation leadership, campus partners, auditors, tax advisors, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of Foundation assets. This role also plays a critical role in enterprise initiatives, including process redesign, automation, and internal control enhancements.
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
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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Endowment & Investment Accounting Manage monthly endowment pool accounting processes and related journal entries
Calculate and process endowment distributions and reinvestments and respond to inquiries from campus departments regarding endowment activity and fund balances
Prepare annual distribution schedules and support campus communications related to distributions
Coordinate quarterly and annual endowment reporting activities
Reconcile investment activity and support investment-related financial statement disclosures
Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, supporting schedules, and footnote disclosures
Maintain and improve reporting processes utilizing reporting and automation tools
Analyze financial activity, identify variances, and provide recommendations to management
Assist with preparation of board, committee, and executive-level financial reporting
Support interim and annual financial reporting requirements
Audit Coordination & Compliance Prepare supporting documentation to include complex audit schedules and reconciliations
Support interim audit procedures and quarterly review activities
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements
Assist with internal control documentation and monitoring
Tax & Regulatory Reporting Coordinate annual tax return preparation with external tax advisors
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation required for federal and state filings
Monitor filing deadlines and regulatory requirements
Support charitable organization reporting and compliance activities
Complex Reconciliations & Technical Accounting Perform and review complex balance sheet reconciliations
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual transactions
Prepare and review advanced journal entries and support documentation
Analyze accounting treatment for new transactions, agreements, and initiatives
Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Support Lead and participate in strategic accounting projects
Participate in on-going training, education and staff meetings
Provide training and guidance for accounting staff
Assist with development of procedures, documentation, and best practices
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting issues
Support special analyses and ad hoc reporting requests.
Cash Management Monitor liquidity and collaborate with university partners to provide financial insights and support their cash flow forecasting and use of donor funds
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Advanced knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
Strong understanding of endowment, investment, and fund accounting
Experience preparing audited financial statements and supporting disclosures
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
Experience with ERP systems, financial system implementations, and process redesign
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with reporting tools
Ability to communicate complex financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences
Strong organizational and project management skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field
CPA license
Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Strong core accounting skills
Investment knowledge
Demonstrated capability in the preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and the interpretation of financial data
Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel, and the ability to adapt to new processes and systems
Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities
Ability to interpret and present data to varied audiences
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
Independent, initiative-taker, organized, able to work with minimal supervision
Experience in nonprofit, higher education, foundation, or endowment accounting environments
Experience with audits, tax compliance, and financial statement preparation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job is conducted in an office work environment, sitting most of the time
Approximately 90% of this position's duties require use of a computer
Must be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally
Some travel may be required
Salary Description
$100,000/year
Worksite address
eugene, OR, 97403, US
Who can apply
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