Foundation Accountant

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02/15/2026

No

Administrative

Not applicable

1.0

12.0

Exempt

Hybrid Remote Work Eligible? Yes but no COCC position is fully remote. Hybrid/Remote possibilities to be determined by the supervisor/department and discussed during interview process.

• Maintain the general ledger accounting system utilizing Ellucian Banner-Finance software. Responsible for accounts receivable, payables, and importing and reconciling the subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger.
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and net fund balances.
• Manage revenue in accordance with use restrictions stipulated by donors and/or grants.
• Establish, maintain, and reconcile cash and cash equivalents accounts at multiple financial institutions in order to manage cash flow operating needs, maximize interest earnings on short-term investments, and maintain FDIC insurance or other collateral coverage.
• Produce financial reports for Management, Finance & Audit Committee, and Foundation Board of Trustees which disclose the COCC Foundation’s financial position and aid in decision making. Reports include consolidated Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, and other reports which display various operating and investment activities.
• In conjunction with the Foundation’s Executive Director, assist with the creation, oversight, and reporting of the annual operating budget. Track and report actual vs budget variance analysis.
• Work closely with the Foundation’s Finance & Audit Committee to administer the Foundation’s endowment investment portfolio ck market values for 80+ individual endowments totaling approximately $33M. Ensure compliance with donor endowment agreements and Foundation Investment Policy Statement.
• Compile and manage the Foundation’s annual scholarship budget, comprised of over 175 separate scholarship awards totaling over $2M annually, utilizing various data software resources including Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, Ellucian/Banner-Finance, and Excel. Work closely with Director of Foundation Programs and COCC Financial Aid Dept to communicate available resources for awarding.
• In conjunction with Director of Foundation Programs, track available funds and resources available for COCC programs. Work with College departments to facilitate the transfer of funds.
• Plan, compile, and manage work papers, through consolidated financial statements, for Foundation’s annual audit and tax returns. Serve as staff liaison to external CPA firm. Review prepared returns prior to authorized signing and filing.

• In conjunction with Foundation Executive Director, develop and implement internal control procedures to help protect Foundation assets from fraud and error.
• Complete general liability insurance applications for review by Foundation Executive Director.
• Provide fiscal oversight for cashiering activities at fund raising events. Provide support to Foundation staff at various community events.
• Provide administrative office support and assist other office staff, as needed.
• Serve on College committees.

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Possess solid knowledge of accounting principles, fund accounting, and general ledger management.
• Demonstrated track record of managing…