Fund Accountant - Nonprofit Finance & Compliance

University-of-Oregon-Foundation; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oregon Foundation seeks an experienced Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and a wide range of accounting processes, including payroll, gift revenue, and trust accounting. This role links transactional operations with advanced accounting functions while ensuring compliance and timely financial information.

You will collaborate with Senior Accountants and campus partners to maintain records, resolve discrepancies, and support audits and system improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Ability to analyze financial data, research discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset and the ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems, including financial reporting and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Prepare and post recurring journal entries.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Process gift revenue transactions and donor restriction activity.
• Review and record gifts in accordance with organizational policies and donor intent.
• Support fund accounting and restricted fund management.
• Assist with reconciliation of gift revenue and related accounts.
• Respond to questions regarding gifts, fund balances, and account activity.
• Process semi-monthly payroll and payroll-related journal entries.
• Reconcile payroll accounts, benefit-related activity and related liabilities.
• Assist with state payroll compliance and reporting requirements.
• Support payroll audits and year-end payroll reporting activities.
• Manage trust accounting activities and periodic trust reconciliations.
• Monitor trust transactions and ensure accurate accounting treatment.
• Prepare reports and schedules related to trust activity.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders regarding trust accounts.
• Prepare recurring financial reports for campus partners and internal stakeholders.
• Support customer reporting needs, including Athletics, Knight Campus, and other Foundation partners.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
• Respond to inquiries from departments, donors, and other stakeholders regarding financial activity.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Internal controls

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

The University of Oregon Foundation seeks an experienced Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and a wide range of accounting processes, including payroll, gift revenue, and trust accounting. This role links transactional operations with advanced accounting functions while ensuring compliance and timely financial information.

You will collaborate with Senior Accountants and campus partners to maintain records, resolve discrepancies, and support audits and system improvements.