Empire State University Foundation Accountant

$75,000 - $80,000/Yr

Empire State University - Saratoga Springs, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Saratoga Springs, NY

About the position

The Empire State University Foundation Accountant is responsible for providing comprehensive financial and accounting services for the Foundation, Student Government Association, and other university entities. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial information, maintaining proper accounting procedures, preparing financial statements, and assisting in audits and tax filings. The Accountant collaborates with various university departments to support the institution's mission and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Complete general journal entries and maintain general ledger for both the Foundation and Student Government Association.
• Complete monthly bank account reconciliations for operating and money market accounts.
• Financial recording, monitoring, and maintaining of pledges receivable and endowment reports.
• Reconciliation of investment statements.
• Monitoring and tracking of bank account activity.
• Transferring funds between bank accounts and investment accounts as needed to not disrupt operations.
• Function as primary contact for bank related matters.
• Reconcile scholarship reports with University departments to ensure departmental systems match with accounting records.
• Maintain chart of accounts including setting up new accounts and closing inactive accounts.
• Monitor account balances and work with account owners to address any issues.
• Record stock gifts and perform reconciliation upon receipt.
• Oversee and assist Foundation Financial Coordinator as needed with coding of weekly payments and deposits, reconciling to University accounts as needed, and routine reporting to account owners.
• Complete ACH/Wire payments as needed for both the Foundation and Student Government Association.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain annual operating budget.
• Assist with programming budget development and producing annual budget to actual report.
• Assist in managing the annual independent external financial audits and tax filings for the Foundation and Student Government Association.
• Work with Advancement Office on donor reports, SUNY surveys, and fundraising reports.
• Maintain an updated standard operating procedure manual.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Foundation policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum of two years of full-time accounting experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• 3 to 5 years of full-time accounting experience.
• Experience in a foundation or higher education setting.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks).
• Certified Public Accountant.

Benefits

• Robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff.