Senior Foundation Accountant

The purpose of this position is to support all aspects of the primary business functions, financial reporting, and associated accounting and tax related activities for The BGSU Foundation, Inc. This position will assist the manager with the day-to-day accounting, financial, and compliance operations for The BGSU Foundation, Inc. This position also shares responsibility for the preparation and filing of Federal and multi-state tax and charitable solicitation compliance filings.

Assist with monthly and annual closing and related financial reporting, including, but not limited to:

• Preparation of account reconciliations on a timely basis, including identifying and analyzing variances, when applicable

• Investment summary and analysis 
• Capital project funding analysis 
• Preparation of standard and non-standard journal entries, including assessment of the non-endowed, restricted gift fee
• Calculation of endowment earnings, admin fee, and spendable allocations
• Assist in financial statement preparation
• Perform analytical procedures including investigation of unusual transactions or unexpected variances on monthly financial reports

• Assist the manager to develop & monitor the Foundation’s departmental operating budgets, in conjunction with department managers

• Prepare other reports throughout the year as requested
• Assure proper accounting procedures are maintained throughout the Foundation

Performance of assigned day-to-day business transactions and financial activities including, but not limited to:

• Department reimbursement requests from Foundation funds 
• Falcon’s Purch and Chrome River charges to Foundation funds 
• Process fund-to-fund transfer requests
• Work closely with all University departments and individuals to ensure that both sides of transactions are properly treated (assets/liabilities, due to/due from (inter-fund) as well as payables/receivables (intra-fund); ensure proper revenue and expense recognition

Fund maintenance, including, but not limited to:

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  Enter new funds and updated information for existing funds into Raiser’s Edge upon request from Donor Relations & Stewardship
  
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  Upload fund agreement and all applicable documentation into OnBase
  
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  Complete FMS Project and Activity creation steps on following day after nightly process
  
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  Upon request of management, close (inactivate) funds in Raiser’s Edge and projects in FMS
  

Assist with the annual external audit of the stand-alone financial statements for The BGSU Foundation, Inc. including preparation of audit work papers, complex financial analyses, financial statements and footnote disclosures. Prepare and transmit all required tax and state fundraising registration compliance filings in a timely manner.
 

Assist manager on testing of all systems related to the Foundation, including technology upgrades and initiatives. User role configuration and upgrade testing are essential components. Current platforms are PeopleSoft FMS, ODS/Web Report Library, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, GiveCampus, Paciolan, among others.
 

All other duties as assigned or as required ensuring the continued successful financial operation of The BGSU Foundation, Inc.

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 4 years of general accounting
• 2 years with external or internal audits

• CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of FASB reporting requirements; experience preparing financial statements
• Knowledgeable of principles of fund accounting and GASB requirements
• Knowledge of audit functions – operational, compliance, and financial
• Ability to work within business processes, systems of internal controls, and management reporting structures
• Knowledge of non-profit related taxation (Forms 990, 990T)
• Ability to orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously and work well with limited supervision; evidence of ability to see projects through to completion
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal University departments and external partners; ability to work with members of the accounting department staff and provide context and translation for Foundation activities
• Ability to direct the work of others who do not directly report to you
• Ability to learn new systems, develop financial / accounting procedure / process changes and then lead and document the change of process
• Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and implement change
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical thinking skills
• Demonstrated financial analysis skills
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service
• Advanced knowledge and experience with spreadsheets (e.g. Excel)
• General knowledge of personal computing (e-mail, internet)

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by February 3, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu .

BGSU is an E-Verify employer.  If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents