"Accountant"

Job Details

Classification Title: Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II

Classification Code: AD22

Pay Band: 5

Subject to Credit Check: No

Internal Title: Accountant

Department: Coastal Educational Foundation

Position Type: PCLS - Slotted Classified

Full or Part Time: Full-Time

Basis: 12 mo.

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

Normal Work Schedule: M-Th: 8am-5pm and F: 8am-12:30pm

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Accountant in the Coastal Educational Foundation. A key member of the Coastal Educational Foundation’s accounting team, this position is responsible for managing accounts receivable, assisting with financial reporting and monthly reconciliations, and facilitating gift acknowledgment communication with donors; performs reporting for university colleges and the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/24054. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Required Qualifications: A high school diploma and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.

Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor degree and at least two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, or finance. Experience in governmental or non-for-profit accounting; experience with Blackbaud software.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Accounts Receivable Management: Maintain accurate accounts receivable records and serve as a reliable expert on contribution processing procedures. This includes processing gift contributions and ensuring that all donor gifts are properly coded, recorded, and captured in the donor software system. Analyze the underlying support for each transaction to confirm the appropriateness of donor record inclusion in financial records, ensuring compliance with audit and IRS regulations. Respond to all inquiries regarding the status of gift processing and collaborate with the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement to ensure accurate gift processing and reporting.
• Data Processing and Reporting: Develop and manage systems, reporting, and procedures for data processing to ensure uniformity, accurate recording, and retrieval of information. Serve as an expert on financial inquiries and provide timely and accurate information to campus stakeholders. Produce monthly reports for College Deans and other campus stakeholders, including but not limited to budget-to-actual reports, program and endowment cash flow statements, gift contributions, and scholarship reports.
• Financial and Accounting Support: Assist with the annual budget and management reports, monitor financial performance, and support current initiatives. Perform monthly and annual reconciliations of gifts and funds. Help prepare materials for the Board of Directors, including financial statements and year-end audits, and issue 1099 forms. Stay informed about relevant state and federal regulations.
• Donor Communication: Prepare acknowledgments, tax receipts, pledge reminders, and donor statements.
• Accounting Reports Management: Create and manage accounting and financial reports using current accounting software. Stay updated on software updates and new features, and periodically review current processes and reports to identify opportunities for improvement.

Accountant/ Fiscal Analyst II (AD22/61122352/FTE-S01059P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Band: 05. Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences. The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications: A high school diploma and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.

Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor degree and at least two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, or finance. Experience in governmental or non-for-profit accounting; experience with Blackbaud software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Understanding of accounting principles; strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; proficient in world and excel.

Posting Number: FTE-S01059P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/16/2025

Job Open Date: 08/25/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes