Foundation Accountant & Donor Relations Specialist

Morgan State University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University is seeking a Staff Accountant & Foundation Assistant (Internal Posting) to manage accounts payable and receivable, including gift receipting, for the Foundation. The role supports the AVP and coordinates with the finance team on month-end close and banking activities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and at least two years of relevant experience, with nonprofit accounting experience and knowledge of tools like QuickBooks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related business field from an accredited college or university is required.
• At least 2 years of accounts payable and/or accounts receivable processing experience is required.
• Practical experience with financial statements, GAAP compliance, and accounting software (QuickBooks, Excel, etc.) is highly valued.
• CPA, CMA, or CFE credentials are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform all accounts payable processing: intake, code, and enter invoices; process payments (ACH, check, and virtual card via Finexio); run payment cycles; prepare Form 1099s; and maintain AP documentation.
• Perform all accounts receivable processing, including gift receipting: receipt and process gifts and deposits, record cash receipts, and route each receipt to the correct fund.
• Serve as the day-to-day, first-touch contact for donors and vendors on payment, deposit, and setup matters.
• Monitor bank accounts and lockbox deposits and maintain tracking logs (cash receipts, deposits, and other operational logs).
• Serve as Assistant to the AVP: manage calendar and scheduling, prepare correspondence and meeting materials, and provide day-to-day executive and administrative support; provide general office support to the team.
• Provide transaction detail to support reconciliations and the month-end close: AP work is reviewed by the Associate Director, AR/gift work by the AR Manager, and endowment-related entries by the Senior Endowment; Fund Accountant, with the Director owning the close overall.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Nonprofit experience

GAAP knowledge

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Financial Edge

Finexio

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Morgan State University is seeking a Staff Accountant & Foundation Assistant (Internal Posting) to manage accounts payable and receivable, including gift receipting, for the Foundation. The role supports the AVP and coordinates with the finance team on month-end close and banking activities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and at least two years of relevant experience, with nonprofit accounting experience and knowledge of tools like QuickBooks and