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Directories . Employment Opportunities Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help Faculty Employment Non-Faculty Employment Student Employment Foundation Accountant Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. To email this position to a friend, click on the Email to a Friend link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. In "Other Document" please upload additional information about your experience: Using Excel for financial reporting and if you have advanced experience, such as pivot tables and macros. Your familiarity with software and tools commonly used in non-profit accounting, whether you have experience in Blackbaud Financial Edge and if so, describe your experience with the software. Managing budgets and financial forecasts. Position Justification Position Information Click here to view Salary Grade Position Title Foundation Accountant Unit Name Office of Development & Alumni Salary Grade 8 Number of Months 12 months Full-time or Part-time Full-Time Hours per week 40 Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment Essential Duties Responsible for day-to-day accounting functions ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records and reports. Reconciliation of cash, checks, merchant accounts, PayPal and Venmo and maintaining proper cash balances. Reconciliation of investments, allocations, management fees and due to/due from entries. Preparation of all monthly financial reports required by Foundation board and the University. Preparation of reports for quarterly restricted funds, grant reports and special funds reports. Prepare and post monthly journal entries, adjusting journal entries and re-classifications. Reconciliation of credit card statements and processing of accounts payable. Process all invoices for payment to vendors and reimbursements. In partnership with the Executive Director, prepare an annual budget of the Foundation for review and approval by the Foundation board. Assist in preparing investment committee and finance committee items for meetings and board agenda. Prepare audit working papers and reports needed by independent auditors to complete annual audit and tax returns. Prepare documents needed for independent firm to ensure timely filing of charitable registrations as required by various states. Oversee University budget for the Office of Development & Alumni. Maintain schedules and timelines, organize multiple projects efficiently and effectively. Calculate annual endowment awards for scholarships and other funds. Provide scholarship award amounts to Financial Aid and work to ensure prospering awarding of funds. Maintain current scholarship criteria and provide to Financial Aid. Reconcile university invoices for scholarships and program awards. Preparation of endowment annual reports to donors. Participation in the Office of Development & Alumni events and oversee event financial management. Participate in Foundation board meetings, investment and finance committee meetings. Supervise Accounting Assistant/ Office Supervisor. Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, with a working knowledge of the nonprofit sector

Skills and Abilities:

Preferred in-depth understanding of generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ) with additional understanding and experience specific to Not-For-Profit Financial Reporting standards under Financial Accounting Standards Board ( FASB ) Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets/investments, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance Strong leadership and management skills; interest in working as a member of a team Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders Knowledge of MUW ; alumnus preferred Ability to work with intricate computer systems, including Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, Financial Edge, Award Management and Microsoft Office suite. Expertise in Excel to include pivot tables and advanced formulas required Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to accomplish stated goals

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, regularly required to stand; walk and sit and occasionally use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Job Description Summary The Foundation Accountant (FA) will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operation of the MUW Foundation (Foundation), ensuring our organization's financial health, growth, and sustainability. The FA will manage the Foundation's financial reporting, assist with annual budgeting, financial analysis, investment strategy and annual audit. The FA will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support our organization's mission, vision and goals. Hours of Availability Background Check Statement Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation

DOES NOT

automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate. Requisition Detail Information Requisition Number

FY20781NF

Open Date 09/08/2026 Will this job have a specific close date? No Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants In "Other Document" please upload additional information about your experience: Using Excel for financial reporting and if you have advanced experience, such as pivot tables and macros. Your familiarity with software and tools commonly used in non-profit accounting, whether you have experience in Blackbaud Financial Edge and if so, describe your experience with the software. Managing budgets and financial forecasts. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• How did you hear about this employment opportunity? MUW Departmental Announcement MUW Human Resources Office MUW Website Mississippi Employment Service Local Newspaper In-state Newspaper Out-of-state Newspaper The Chronicle of Higher Education HigherEdJobs.com Friend Journal/Periodical Off-campus Recruitment Women/Minority Publication Contacted by department and invited to apply Other The Academic Network (TAN)

• Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment) Yes No

• If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future? (

NOTE:

MUW does not sponsor employment visas.) Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Other Document Optional Documents © 2013 Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS 39701 / 662-329-7106 Non Discriminating Policy