Candidates are required to upload a cover letter with their application.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing and reviewing annual financial statement audit documentation and reports.
• Supports the annual independent audit engagement function for Auburn University and its institutionally related organizations.
• Assists in calculating monthly market value for the University and its Foundation Endowment pools.
• Performs reconciliations and analysis between various financial statements and systems.
• Assists in due diligence processes and Endowment investment performance analysis.
• Creates accounting entries for investment activities.
• Establishes Endowment and related funds within the general ledger system, supervised by Financial Analyst III, Endowment.
• Reviews fund structures based on supporting documentation.
• Monitors custody bank transactions and manages internal fiscal controls ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records in support of the University and its related organizations.
• Performs data analysis and special reports for senior leadership.
• Advises management and staff on financial and accounting matters relating to Endowment management best practices.

Qualifications

Level I

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.

Level II

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related plus 2 years of experience in general accounting and an understanding of endowment fund accounting, private capital investments, and investment-related tax reporting.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in endowment accounting and management
• Experience in investment accounting and management
• Master's degree and/or CPA

Contract Type

Continuing

Candidates are required to upload a cover letter with their application.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing and reviewing annual financial statement audit documentation and reports.
• Supports the annual independent audit engagement function for Auburn University and its institutionally related organizations.
• Assists in calculating monthly market value for the University and its Foundation Endowment pools.
• Performs reconciliations and analysis between various financial statements and systems.
• Assists in due diligence processes and Endowment investment performance analysis.
• Creates accounting entries for investment activities.
• Establishes Endowment and related funds within the general ledger system, supervised by Financial Analyst III, Endowment.
• Reviews fund structures based on supporting documentation.
• Monitors custody bank transactions and manages internal fiscal controls ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records in support of the University and its related organizations.
• Performs data analysis and special reports for senior leadership.
• Advises management and staff on financial and accounting matters relating to Endowment management best practices.

Qualifications

Level I

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.

Level II

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related plus 2 years of experience in general accounting and an understanding of endowment fund accounting, private capital investments, and investment-related tax reporting.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in endowment accounting and management
• Experience in investment accounting and management
• Master's degree and/or CPA

Contract Type

Continuing