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Foundation Accountant

Position Number: 6856518
Location: Bend, OR
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Foundation Accountant

Position Number: B205PD
Starting Wage/Salary: $82,000 - $85,000 plus exceptional benefits
Close Date: 02/15/2026

Primary Purpose:

The Foundation Accountant is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and management of all financial and accounting services to the COCC Foundation. The COCC Foundation is a 5013 organization comprised of assets totaling approximately $33M. The Foundation Accountant works closely with the Foundation Executive Director, Finance & Audit Committee, Foundation Board of Trustees, external CPA firm, and other regulatory agencies to report financial information and comply with generally accepted accounting principles, non-profit rules and regulations, and to further the mission of the Foundation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Planning, Management, Budgeting, and Reporting:

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 Foundations 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 Foundations 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 Foundations Finance & Audit Committee to administer the Foundations endowment investment portfolio at Commonfund. Track market values for 80+ individual endowments totaling approximately $33M. Ensure compliance with donor endowment agreements and Foundation Investment Policy Statement.
Compile and manage the Foundations annual scholarship budget, comprised of over 175 separate scholarship awards totaling over $2M annually, utilizing various data software resources including Blackbaud Raisers 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 workpapers, through consolidated financial statements, for Foundations annual audit and tax returns. Serve as staff liaison to external CPA firm. Review prepared returns prior to authorized signing and filing.

Administrative:

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Self-starter with the ability to exercise independent judgement.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language without the use of an interpreter.
Proficient in the use of a computer, with experience in Microsoft Office, Excel, and general ledger accounting software. Knowledge of Ellucian-Banner (Finance module), Blackbaud Raisers Edge donor database beneficial.
Ability to work with diverse academic cultural and ethnic backgrounds of faculty and staff, students and community members.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to effectively manage general ledger accounting systems.
Ability to import and export data and to develop spreadsheets in Excel.
Strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, and ability to work independently over a wide range of accounting/finance functions.
Must be able to demonstrate essential job functions outlined above.

Minimum Requirements:

Education

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience

Three years experience working with an enterprise-wide accounting system in a medium to large organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience

Five years experience working with an enterprise-wide accounting system in a medium

to large organization.

State or local government agency, or experience in higher education which demonstrates fund accounting experience.
Experience using Ellucian Banner-Finance.

To apply, visit https://jobs.cocc.edu/postings/11803

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

In support of COCCs EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.