Operations and Financial Coordinator

NC Community Colleges; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Operations and Financial Coordinator at Brunswick Community College Foundation manages the day-to-day financial processing, compliance, database integrity, and reporting to ensure accurate and efficient Foundation operations. The coordinator maintains donor financial records and collaborates with internal staff and external partners.

The role requires proficiency in GAAP not-for-profit accounting, fundraising databases, and strong communication skills to interact with banks, investment

Qualifications

• Two years or more of accounting and bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Office.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills with discretion and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and fundraising databases.
• Strong attention to detail with customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial processing and reporting for the Foundation.
• Maintain donor financial records and generate fundraising reports.
• Serve as liaison for internal departments and external stakeholders such as banks and auditors; ensure GAAP compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Customer service focus

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
• Two years or more of accounting and bookkeeping experience
• Intermediate or higher user of QuickBooks
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills: demonstrated discretion and confidentiality required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with CRM systems
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees, Foundation Board Members, donors and community members
• Ability to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed, due to special events and meetings
• Working knowledge of investment tracking and not-for-profit accounting
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong customer service-focus

Position Description

The Operations and Financial Coordinator provides the day-to-day management of the Brunswick Community College Foundation’s financial processing, compliance, database integrity, and reporting to ensure accurate and efficient Foundation operations. The coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate donor financial records and will take an active role in generating reports to be used for fundraising initiatives and grant writing. The coordinator serves as the primary point of operational and administrative contact for internal campus departments and external community stakeholders such as banks, investment advisors, and auditors. This position required proficiency in computer applications, data analysis, report preparation, and written and oral communication. Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting practices – including investments, endowment accounting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and proficiency with fundraising databases are also required.