UVA Darden School Foundation Looking for Senior Accountant at Charlottesville, VA  Full Time

The Darden School Foundation at the University of Virginia seeks a highly motivated professional to join its Finance team. The Senior Accountant position will be responsible for the timely and accurate entry and reconciling of accounting data pertaining to contributions from donors and the associated balance sheet accounts. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, individual filling this role will assist in preparing and transmitting timely and accurate reports to all stakeholders of the Darden School Foundation, including but not limited to monthly management reports, annual audited financial statements, and the IRS Form 990/990T.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Reconciles the Foundation’s bank accounts daily and advises Assistant Controller & Senior Director of Finance as to any cash needs.
• Performs the accounting for investments and ensures accurate recording of the resulting journal entries.
• Reconciles the Foundation’s long term endowment pool to the underlying investment assets.
• Allocates the Foundation’s investment returns to each individual endowed fund.
• Records and reconciles all gift and contribution activity.
• Supports the month end close process by recording necessary journal entries and completing monthly account reconciliations for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Supports financial statement audit and preparation of the Foundation’s Form 990/990T and state solicitation registrations, as necessary.
• Assists as needed during times of high demand such as year-end close, tax preparation, and audit preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will have a proven track record that includes:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with an emphasis in accounting or 2-4 years of experience as a staff accountant or bookkeeper
• Non-profit accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage all accounting activities using generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Navision Serenic Navigator accounting system, Microsoft Dynamics, a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work across a complex organization.
• Demonstrates the highest levels of honor, trustworthiness, and integrity in dealing with the financial accounting, reporting, and resources of the organization.

Please attach a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.

The Darden School Foundation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), national or ethnic origin, race, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, or genetic information. We participate in E-verify.

The Darden School of Business is one of the world’s leading business schools, offering MBA, Ph.D., M.S., and Executive Education programs. The unique Darden experience combines the case study method, the highest-ranked faculty whose research advances global managerial practice and a tight-knit learning environment where students, faculty and staff work together in a collaborative environment. Charlottesville, Virginia is a charming college town with extraordinary cultural resources and is regarded as one of the top places to live in the United States.