"Foundation Accountant"

Foundation Accountant

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Essential Job Duties: The College of Sciences Office of Advancement is looking for a detail-oriented, collaborative professional to lead business operations and financial management for the NC State College of Sciences Foundation, Inc.-a nonprofit organization with assets exceeding $45 million.

The foundation's mission is to connect private philanthropy with meaningful impact by supporting students, faculty, research, and programs across the college. This role is central to that mission, with a primary focus on managing private gift funds and supporting the financial integrity of our operations.

In this role, you will report to the Director of Strategic Engagement and Advancement Communications and will work closely with all members of the team, including the Assistant Dean of Philanthropy. We are a team-oriented office that values adaptability, customer service, and trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage budgets for scholarships, professorships, Foundation accounts within each department and unit of the college, and the foundation's annual operating funds
• Ensure spending aligns with university and state guidelines
• Maintain accurate records of fund purposes, gift agreements, and financial documents
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee payroll, purchase card payments, vendor forms, and account setup
• Process donations in coordination with Advancement Services
• Stay up to date on financial policies and best practices
• Edit team communications and document internal procedures
• Serve as liaison with key university offices, including College Business Office, University Treasurer, University Advancement and a variety of other University Offices.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports provided to a variety of internal and external offices.

If you're proactive, detail-driven, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Minimum Experience/Education: Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate's degree in Accounting; or Associate's degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Highly organized with a systematic approach to maintaining records
• Detail-oriented
• Comfortable with research and referencing policies
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Adaptability to learn and use new technology for financial management
• Proficiency with spreadsheets such as Excel or Google Sheets

Preferred Qualifications:

• General knowledge of accounting and financial transactions
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, SalesForce, FundDriver, PeopleSoft Financials, and WolfReports

Required License or Certification: N/A