Location: all cities,AK, USA
Empire State University Foundation Accountant Empire State University seeks a full-time Accountant for the Empire State University Foundation. Reporting to the Senior Director for Administration, the Empire State University Foundation Accountant is responsible for providing financial and accounting services for the Foundation, Student Government Association and other university entities or service users as needed. The Foundation Accountant will perform routine accounting services to ensure that information is recorded accurately and timely. In addition, the Foundation Accountant is responsible for maintaining proper accounting procedures and records, preparing periodic and annual financial statements, assisting the Senior Director for Administration in managing the annual Foundation and the Student Government Association audits and completing all required tax filings. This position will collaborate directly with the Senior Director for Administration, Foundation Financial Coordinator and University Advancement staff to support the University's vision, mission, priorities, and strategic plan while upholding our responsibilities to the public and donors. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Complete general journal entries and maintain general ledger for both the Foundation and Student Government Association. Complete monthly bank account reconciliations for operating and money market accounts. Financial recording, monitoring, and maintaining of pledges receivable and endowment reports. Reconciliation of investment statements. Monitoring and tracking of bank account activity. Transferring funds between bank accounts and investment accounts as needed to not disrupt operations. Function as primary contact for bank related matters. Reconcile scholarship reports with University departments (Advancement, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts) to ensure departmental systems match with accounting records. Maintain chart of accounts including setting up new accounts and closing inactive accounts. Monitor account balances and work with account owners to address any issues. Record stock gifts and perform reconciliation upon receipt. Oversee and assist Foundation Financial Coordinator as needed with coding of weekly payments and deposits, reconciling to University accounts as needed, and routine reporting to account owners. Complete ACH/Wire payments as needed for both the Foundation and Student Government Association. Develop, monitor, and maintain annual operating budget. Assist with programming budget development and producing annual budget to actual report. Assist in managing the annual independent external financial audits and tax filings for the Foundation and Student Government Association. Work with Advancement Office on donor reports, SUNY surveys, and fundraising reports. Maintain an updated standard operating procedure manual. Assist in the development and maintenance of Foundation policies and procedures. Job Requirements: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field from a regionally accredited institution. A minimum of two years of full-time accounting experience. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field from a regionally accredited institution. 3 to 5 years of full-time accounting experience. Experience in a foundation or higher education setting. Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks). Certified Public Accountant. Special Information: This position is located in Saratoga Springs, NY. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment. Additional Information: Rank/Salary: Management/Confidential / $75,000 -$80,000, dependent on experience and qualifications. Empire State University is an EOE employer. We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer professional-development activities for professionals and support staff. IF YOU NEED A DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE ADA COORDINATOR AT (518) ###-####, ext. 2240. 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