Senior Accountant

Company Description Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you.
At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.
As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses.
As part of our team, you will help make IU donor’s dreams last forever.
At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter.
We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.
In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate.
Our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives ensure that our colleagues are celebrated for who they are and have a voice.
Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight.
Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind, offering yoga, a lunchtime walking group, meditation breaks, the Headspace app, and topical workshops.
We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions.
Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.
If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today.
Job Description This position has a flexible hybrid schedule (3+ Days on-site/week, depending on department needs).
Onboarding/initial training period will take place fully in-office at Showalter House.
The salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000 The IU Foundation’s Accounting & Finance Department is actively seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for the gifting of securities process, working closely with development officers, investment brokers, and donors.
You will utilize your expertise in accounting, investments, taxes, research, and strategic collaboration through: Processing gifts of securities through various systems and in collaboration with Revenue Operations, Account Administration, and Development Gift Officers Supporting life income gifts by processing new gifts, terminations, tax reporting and management fees, as well as maintaining and updating donor information and gift activity Oversight and valuation of Pooled Long-Term Fund (PLTF) investments Preparing the 990-tax return, working with external tax preparers, leaders and teams across the organization, and assisting with the external annual audit Providing accounting expertise, knowledge, and an inquisitive and collaborative nature Special projects including researching future financial reporting changes, documentation of procedures, financial review, and analytical accounting projects A top candidates will shine in the application process by highlighting evidence of being a methodical and meticulous accountant, excited to collaborate with the team, and learn our systems, policies, and procedures.
This role interfaces and collaborates with many internal and external partners, thus, a positive and collaborative spirit is key.
Our new Senior Accountant will join IUF at an exciting time, with our Accounting & Finance team in a period of growth.
We’ve recently expanded the roles of many current staff and are hiring several new team members.
With new processes and new systems to work with, your input and expertise will be highly valuable in collaboration the team.
IUF looks for opportunities to help you level up through trainings, conferences, classes, and certifications that will directly improve your skillset.
We want to invest in you! Grow your career and help further the mission of maximizing private support for Indiana University.
Apply today! Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required 5 years of experience in accounting, investments or finance required Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred Combination of education and experience will be considered Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of accounting theory, debits, credits and accruals Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively Strong data analytic skills Additional Information Apply Now Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
A cover letter highlighting your interest in the organization and your skills and experiences related to the position is recommended for your application to be considered.
The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment.
The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.