Fund Administration Accountant

The Oregon Community Foundation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Volunteer leave

Professional development

Job summary

Oregon Community Foundation is seeking a Fund Administration Accountant to handle securities contributions, life insurance gifts, and fund financial statements. You will back up key financial processes and provide detailed reports to donors and staff.

The role requires collaboration with multiple departments, strong accounting experience in non-profit settings, and a commitment to financial stewardship and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Five or more years’ progressively responsible accounting/finance experience, preferably in a nonprofit.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with nonprofit funds and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Process security contributions and life insurance gifts.
• Provide financial information, reports and analysis to donors and staff.
• Back up for fund financial statements and spending policies.
• Support ad hoc business analysis and process improvements.
• Assist with audit confirmations and fund data requests.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Cultural agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Equivalent experience/education

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Databases

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Portland, OR, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1291

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $87,500.00 Annually

Oregon Community Foundation

Hiring Range:$80,000 - $87,500 annually

Position Type: Regular, Full-time, Exempt

About Us:

Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) was founded in 1973 with a big mission: to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. In partnership with donors and volunteers, OCF works to strengthen communities in every county in Oregon through research, grantmaking, and scholarships. OCF is one of the largest community foundations in the country with over $4 billion in assets under management.

OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer with six offices throughout Oregon in Baker City, Bend, Eugene, Medford, Portland and Salem.

Come join our team. To learn more, please visit oregoncf.org.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

The Fund Administration Accountant (FAA) is responsible for the processing of security contributions; administration of life insurance gifts; serving as backup for key financial functions such as preparing fund statements and generating spending policies; and providing financial information, reports and analysis to OCF’s donors, staff and other interested parties. This position works closely with other departments of the Foundation, particularly the Philanthropic Services department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribution Management Percentage of Time: 45%
• Manage brokerage account relationships, liquidate donated securities and prepare stock sale spreadsheets. Handle high volume of year-end stock gifts and coordinate with other staff, donors and their brokers to provide exceptional donor service
• Track life insurance policies; communicate with donors, insurance agents and insurance companies; and process requests for payment. Prepare and submit paperwork when insurance policies come to term
• Support the management and liquidation of other non-cash gifts such as real estate and business interests
• Fund Financial Management Percentage of Time: 50%
• Respond to requests for financial information for a variety of funds as requested by staff, donors, and other interested parties
• Assist donors, staff, and other interested parties in understanding fund financial information; conduct group trainings on occasion
• Provide reports on contributions and fund data, in addition to participating in ad hoc business analysis and process improvement projects
• Serve as backup for the preparation of fund financial statements in coordination with multiple internal parties
• Serve as backup for the calculation of annual spending policies for all funds, and modify as needed
• Serve as backup for the assessment of administrative fees for all funds (monthly) and supporting organizations (quarterly)
• Respond to audit confirmation requests from auditors for OCF fund balance and activity information
• Marginal or Non-Essential Job Duties: Percentage of Time: 5%
• Provide backup support for other Finance and Fund Services staff as requested
• Participate on inter-departmental teams regarding organizational policies, processes and work environment

Supervisory Responsibilities Percentage of Time: 0%

• No supervisory responsibilities

Cultural Values:

In addition to the specific job requirements for each position, staff are expected to embody cultural values to support OCF’s mission, Be People-centered and lead with trust, Pivot for Purpose and adapt quickly, and Dig into Hard Things to solve tough problems.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience and education in lieu of a degree
• Five or more years’ progressively responsible accounting, finance, or related experience, preferably in a non-profit organization

Required Professional Competencies:

• Strong oral and written communication skills: ability to convey information clearly and effectively, especially to those without a financial background
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working in a network environment with enterprise-wide financial systems and integrated databases.
• Proficient in problem solving, analysis; uses appropriate level of judgment
• Excellent customer service skills; provides service that is courteous and competent, promoting trust and confidence
• Comprehensive knowledge of administrative and electronic filing procedures.
• Strong organizational skills: detail-oriented and accurate.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks efficiently, accurately and timely; ability to meet multiple deadlines and quickly shift priorities.
• Possess high standards for performance, demonstrates initiative and a willingness to improve and enhance responsibilities of the position.
• Cultural agility skills necessary to work effectively with diverse people, teams and communities

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hiring Range: $80,000 - $87,500 annually depending on experience.
• Salary offers are determined in conjunction with an internal pay equity assessment.This initial hiring range reflects our starting offer based on your skills and experience. It’s important to note that this is just the beginning; our overall salary structure offers additional opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance and development within the role, as well as resources available.
• This is a full-time, exempt position.
• Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k, disability and life insurance, employee assistance plan, volunteer leave, and professional development opportunities.

Encouragement to Apply:

Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications and apply.