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Robert Half
Hartford, CT (In Person)
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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 ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate accounting records for endowment funds, including both restricted and unrestricted balancesRecord contributions, investment income, realized/unrealized gains, and distributionsPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual endowment reports for internal stakeholders and leadershipReconcile investment accounts to custodian and investment manager statementsTrack pooled funds, unitization, and spending allocationsMonitor investment performance and ensure proper recording of transactionsEnsure adherence to donor-imposed restrictions and applicable regulations (e.g., UPMIFA)Monitor endowment spending in accordance with organizational policies and board-approved spending ratesAssist with audits and provide documentation related to endowment fundsParticipate in month-end and year-end close processes related to endowmentsPrepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requestsSupport financial statement preparation, including footnote disclosures
Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate accounting records for endowment funds, including both restricted and unrestricted balancesRecord contributions, investment income, realized/unrealized gains, and distributionsPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual endowment reports for internal stakeholders and leadershipReconcile investment accounts to custodian and investment manager statementsTrack pooled funds, unitization, and spending allocationsMonitor investment performance and ensure proper recording of transactionsEnsure adherence to donor-imposed restrictions and applicable regulations (e.g., UPMIFA)Monitor endowment spending in accordance with organizational policies and board-approved spending ratesAssist with audits and provide documentation related to endowment fundsParticipate in month-end and year-end close processes related to endowmentsPrepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requestsSupport financial statement preparation, including footnote disclosures