Accountant & Donor Relations Specialist

This position will be responsible for applying professional knowledge of the concepts and principles of accounting in preparing complex financial statements and reports in support of the WNMU Foundation, faculty, staff and departmental needs. This crucial role is responsible for ensuring donors continually experience the highest quality interactions with WNMU Foundation to foster ongoing engagement and investment. The candidate will provide various accounting and administrative support to the Executive Director and to the overall operations of the Foundation. He/she will report to the Executive Director of the University Foundation.

This position will be a liaison with the University Business Affairs Department in reconciliation of University bills, and accounting records, as well as have regular contact with donors and representatives of our fund management partners.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Creates and processes journal entries into various accounts, reconciles reports and financial data

Prepares monthly financial statements and reports using special computer software. Provide financial information to faculty, staff, executive director, board members and auditors.

Examine payment request for proper documentation, identify proper coding and submit for approval. After approval, record information into software and print disbursement checks.

Receives, opens and logs mail/gifts, submits gift log to identified staff for gift input and posting.

Transfer Cash receipts from Raiser’s Edge into Financial Edge software, prepare bank deposit.

Assist the Executive Director in providing the monthly development of schedules allocating investment income to approximately 125 endowment accounts.

Initiates, composes and prepares a variety of internal and external correspondence and memos; reviews documents for completeness and accuracy in preparation for signature.

Process and prepare gift receipts/thank you letters

Develops financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting, trending, and results analysis. Interprets financial data and events for users who must make economic or business decisions and maintain financial records.

Reviews, monitors and provides accounting for foundation funds and organization budgets to insure compliance with established standard accounting principles and budgetary constraints

Helps with day-to-day activities of the office to include ordering supplies, maintaining files and records, and answering/directing inquiries to the appropriate staff

Provide support and participate in various capacities at special events.

Involves close contact with Board of Directors, donors, volunteers, community leaders and staff at various levels

Provide ongoing support to include: customer service to constituents; database and financial software mining and management; donor/sponsor/advocate relations and communications; management of vendor relations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must be able to handle confidential materials with sensitivity and discretion

Must be able to follow policy and procedures accurately and consistently

On a regular and continues basis, exercise administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having impact on people, costs and/or quality of service.

Be solution oriented and willing to problem solve

Self-Motivated and self-starter

Able to work and stay on task with minimal supervision

Demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, the ability to manage multiple complex projects and tasks, be organized, adaptable, creative, and convey professionalism.

Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals, and meet deadlines

Ability to speak effectively to employees, faculty, staff and community groups to foster positive relationships

Ability to discuss, interpret and translate financial information to a general audience

Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, staff and community

Certifications/Licenses & Minimum Requirements:

•Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting or demonstrated experience.

•Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Office Suit and its applications.

•Excellent customer service skills when working with internal and external clients.

•Ability to work occasional early evening and weekend hours as needed.

•Valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, and proof of current automobile insurance

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae