Department Information

University Advancement

Job Summary

This position will manage the accounting department of the Foundations (CSU Foundation, Inc., CSU Athletic Fund, Inc., and Alumni Association, Inc.). This job includes responsibility for maintaining a complete general ledger for each of the three Foundations.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: Full responsibility of all aspects of the general ledger for the Foundations. Including reconciling present donor tracking system (Raisers Edge) to include proper recording of incoming revenue, gifts, and pledges with General Ledger (Financial Edge). Reconciliations of all cash, investments, receivables, payables, income and expense accounts.; Staff representative for the CSU Alumni and CSU Athletic Fund foundations.; Maintain appropriate cash balances to optimize returns.; Maintain appropriate liquidity to enable the foundations to pay expenses.; Directly participate in key initiatives and strategies to enable the foundations to support CSU.; Responsible for ensuring systems of internal controls are in place to safeguard the foundation's assets.; Oversee and coordinate activities of independent auditors and the preparation of annual financial statements, form 990 tax filings and other regulatory reporting.; Integral member of the team to develop a formal budget and supervises budgeting process, providing an appropriate standard of measurement.; Prepare monthly accounting reports to appropriate departments.; Make all necessary adjustments to the general ledger system to reflect accurate status of assets, revenue and expenses for the 3 Foundations.; Prepare financial statements (Income Statements and Balance sheets), and other financial reports (budget reports) requested for Foundation, Alumni, and Athletics.; Monitor investment balances and record all information to the general ledger.; Prepare all year end close-out entries and close books for the Columbus State University Foundation, Alumni, and Athletic Fund.; Provide support reports, and financial data to the advancement office, alumni executive, and athletic personnel as needed.; Work with various departments concerning budgets by way of providing information and analysis and install annual budgets into the accounting system.; Revise and update existing accounting system to simplify and expedite procedures.; Coordinate and update transactions and maintain accurate records between related parties. Maintain accurate tracking system for related party transactions. Related parties include CSU, CSU Foundation, CSU Athletic Fund, Inc., CSU Alumni Association, and Foundation Properties, Inc.; Maintain and update Trusts and Gift Annuities.; Review all invoices weekly prior to issuance of checks.; Review all budgets prior to releasing checks.; Oversee updates and maintenance of foundation scholarship recipients list on annual basis.; Financial Analysis for Various Projects.; Supervise the Accountant I and Accounts Payable Manager.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting.; Minimum of five years of accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include: Experience with Raiser's Edge and Financial Edge preferred.; Experience in a non-profit organization preferred.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $78,162 - $86,432 and includes full benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.; Commitment to confidentiality.; Problem solving abilities.; Cash Management, Financial Accounting, and Nonprofit Accounting Competence.; Strong work ethic.; High level knowledge of Microsoft Excel.; Ability to work well with others.; Manage Budgets.; Ability to interact with Board Members and Others outside the organization.; Excellent oral and written communication skills.; Enthusiasm for the University's mission.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.

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