Foundation Finance & Operations Specialist

Ogden School District (District Wide); Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogden School District (District Wide) in Ogden, Utah seeks a Foundation Financial and Office Specialist to manage the Foundation's bookkeeping, scholarships, and sponsor relations. You will coordinate with the Executive Director, oversee annual budgets, and support schools with grant and donor activities.

The role involves event support, reporting, and liaison work with auditors and committees, with 8-hour days and year-round calendar at the Education Service Center.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• 2–3 years of related experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with data entry, Google Suite, word processing, and/or accounting software.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Linq, Droplet, Excel, Word, and Google platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process donation receipts and deposits in a timely manner following controls.
• Pay invoices and prepare checks and requisitions per director's instructions.
• Support accountant with reconciliations and monthly financial reports.
• Close Foundation books at fiscal year end with guidance from the director.
• Manage Foundation budgets, grants, scholarships, and sponsor tracking.
• Coordinate donor relations and prepare scholarship communications.

Skills

Accounting principles

Customer service

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

Associate Degree in business, accounting, communications, social sciences, or other related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Two to three years of related experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Linq

Droplet

Excel

Word

Google Workspace

Job description

Ogden School District (District Wide) in Ogden, Utah seeks a Foundation Financial and Office Specialist to manage the Foundation's bookkeeping, scholarships, and sponsor relations. You will coordinate with the Executive Director, oversee annual budgets, and support schools with grant and donor activities.

The role involves event support, reporting, and liaison work with auditors and committees, with 8-hour days and year-round calendar at the Education Service Center.