Accountant

Description The Accountant is responsible for the accounting, reporting, and oversight of endowment funds, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions, accounting standards, and organizational policies. This role supports accurate financial reporting, investment tracking, and stewardship of restricted assets, typically within nonprofit, higher education, healthcare, or foundation environments. Key Responsibilities + Maintain accurate accounting records for endowment funds, including both restricted and unrestricted balances + Record contributions, investment income, realized/unrealized gains, and distributions + Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual endowment reports for internal stakeholders and leadership + Reconcile investment accounts to custodian and investment manager statements + Track pooled funds, unitization, and spending allocations + Monitor investment performance and ensure proper recording of transactions + Ensure adherence to donor-imposed restrictions and applicable regulations (e.g., UPMIFA) + Monitor endowment spending in accordance with organizational policies and board-approved spending rates + Assist with audits and provide documentation related to endowment funds + Participate in month-end and year-end close processes related to endowments + Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requests + Support financial statement preparation, including footnote disclosures Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3-7+ years of accounting experience; nonprofit, investment, or endowment accounting preferred Strong knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting principles Familiarity with investment accounting and financial instruments Experience with accounting systems and advanced Excel skills Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .