Senior Accountant
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Senior Accountant - Gift Accounting Nashville, TN, United States (Hybrid) JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary: The Senior Accountant is part of the Development and Alumni Relations (DAR), Gift and Endowment Accounting Team at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual contributor responsible for supporting gift accounting operations by partnering with DAR team members to ensure that donor contributions are accurately and completely accounted for in the university's general ledger system in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting principles. This position facilitates and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with the Gift and Donor Services team, Central Finance, the university's business community as well as the university's faculty, staff, and students. About the Work Unit: The Department of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) assists Vanderbilt University in securing the resources, both human and financial, that are required to achieve its mission and goals. The Department is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals and organizations whose charitable objectives are consistent with those of Vanderbilt University's teaching and research programs. You can find more information at www.vanderbilt.edu/dar/ The Gift and Endowment Accounting Team is a part of the Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Finance and Operations Team. DAR's mission is to engage Vanderbilt's diverse group of families, friends, and corporations and foundations in the life and inclusivity of the university; to ensure an active and committed alumni community; and to encourage financial investment in Vanderbilt's programs and scholarships. Gift and Endowment Accounting specifically supports this mission by ensuring that donor financial investments in the university are accurately captured and reported in the university's accounting systems. To this end, the team performs accounting related activities for all donor contributions to the university including the maintenance of the university's unit accounting system and management of the university's split interest funds. Key Functions and Expected Performance: Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as it relates to donor contributions to the university. Specifically, ensure that contributions are appropriately classified by net asset class in the university's general ledger system. Perform timely, accurate, and complex reconciliations including, but not limited to, the reconciliation of the DAR clearing account. Prepare gift accounting related journal entries ensuring adequate and complete documentation exists. Serve as an accounting liaison with university departments regarding gift activity. Monitor, account for and report on gifts in kind Perform daily reconciliations for daily gift deposits and reconcile daily bank activity to VandyQuest and the ledger Prepare weekly uploads to Oracle Cash Management to recognize DAR deposit activity. Coordinate monthly accounting for Alumni Relations and other DAR deposit activities. Account for stock gifts and their proceeds. Assist with various reporting requests and ad hoc reporting and analysis. Performing other duties as assigned Supervisory Relationships: This position reports administratively and functionally to the Assistant Director of Accounting for Development and Alumni Relations. Work Environment: This position will be located in the Nashville area and will be hybrid, meaning it will require being in the office about one day per week, or more depending on business needs. Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary. CPA or MACC/MBA is preferred. Experience and Skills: 3+ years of accounting experience is necessary. Skill in intermediate Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications is necessary. Time management skills and the ability to manage a high-volume workload based on weekly, monthly are quarterly deadlines is necessary. Ability to work well in a team environment is necessary. Knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger, and gift processing is necessary. Proven detail-oriented work style in collaboration with effective written and verbal communication skills is preferred. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people, understanding their needs and goals is preferred. Ability to work co-operatively with others as part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively, is preferred. Openness to change, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a variety of situations, with individuals or groups is preferred. Ability to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders is preferred. Values the importance of equity as an organizational operating principle and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification. ABOUT US Vanderbilt is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty! At Vanderbilt University, our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of America's Best Large Employers as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through: Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt. Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow. Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position. We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story. ************************************************************************************************************************* Vanderbilt University has made the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University may require employees to comply with any testing or health and safety measures which the University may require. Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification. JOB INFO Job Identification 10006262 Job Category Financial Operations Posting Date 12/04/2024, 09:18 AM Locations Nashville, TN, United States (Hybrid) Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day