University of Oregon Foundation

Accountant I (Full Time)
Location: Eugene, OR

Accountant I

Department: Financial Services

Supervisor: Controller

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (40+ Hours/Week)

SUMMARY:

The Accountant provides accounting expertise to the Financial Services Department, serving as point-person to address customer requests for research and reporting, in collaboration with the Financial Services team.The person in this role must possess strong GAAP accounting skills, sharp analytical skills and clear communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and respond to internal and external customer needs.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

Follow the principles of the Foundation's core values:
- Trust
- Respect
- Integrity
- Commitment
Motivated to contribute to the success of the Foundation
Communicate effectively
Adaptable
Curious
Teach through example and service
Maintain confidentiality
Work safely

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform daily cash and gift postings from donor database to accounting database (via an automated interface)
Perform monthly account reconciliations between donor database and general ledger
Perform monthly and quarterly general ledger reconciliations for a variety of asset and liability accounts
Perform manual entry and posting of non-cash gift transactions
Prepare and/or review journal entries
Support payroll process and assist with required filings
Serve as the primary contact for internal Foundation team members and campus partners to triage and provide timely and accurate responses to requests for research, analysis and ad-hoc report preparation
Participate in preparation for annual reporting surveys as requested by University partners
Participate in preparation for the annual external financial statement audit and tax return reporting

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performvarious accounting tasks as assigned
Contribute to the training and education of partners
Participate in ongoing training, education and staff meetings
Participate in and collaborate on Foundation projects

COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree (Accounting, Finance and/or Economics preferred)
Minimum three (3) years of professional accounting experience
CPA license required
Strong core accounting skills
Demonstrated capability in the preparation of journal entries, reconciliations and the interpretation of financial data
Proficient computer skills (including Microsoft Office Suite) and the ability to adapt to new processes and systems
Experience with accounting software and demographic databases preferred
Experience working with SQL (specifically the application of SQL to accounting and financial analysis) preferred
Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse constituency
Ability to interpret and present data to varied audiences
Excellent attention to detail
Experience in providing excellent customer service

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job is conducted in an office workenvironment, sitting most of the time
Approximately 90% of this position's duties require use of a computer
Must be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally
Minimal travel may be required

Compensation Range: $75,000/Year