Endowment Accountant

1300 Academy Rd, Culver, IN 46511, USA Req #595
Monday, December 2, 2024
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Mission: Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.
 
Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students and employ faculty and staff from across the United States and around the world. We are seeking diverse talent to support our mission and enrich our learning environment. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our faculty and staff whose passion is to serve our students. 
 
Located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver Academies encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, and a historic collegiate-like campus with beautiful Gothic architecture. Our location in Culver, Indiana, offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful, serene setting with access to large cities nearby, including the home of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. We are also less than two hours away from Chicago and Indianapolis.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Endowment Accountant is responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual accounting related to the school’s $500+ million endowment, the underlying investment portfolio, financial modelling the annual endowment distribution, forecasting various distribution scenarios, monthly recording of gifts and other projects as assigned.

The Endowment Accountant serves as a key liaison between the Business Office and departments throughout the school to resolve issues and answer questions regarding specific gift and endowment funds. The successful candidate is exceptionally well organized and action oriented, a data driven, skilled analyst, excellent listener and thoughtful communicator. The person is also responsible for evaluating and recommending appropriate endowment accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP and UPMIFA including but not limited to review of gift agreements, preparing data for the investment footnotes in the annual financial statements, preparing and reviewing journal entries, monthly investment and gift reconciliations. This position is also responsible for updating the Endowment Solutions endowment system and certain Project Accounting funds in Veracross.

The position will be filled at a level and salary commensurate with the applicant's qualifications and experience.

As a mission-driven, value-based organization, we ask you to contribute to the mission by serving students in additional commitments to realize our promise of whole-person education. This includes a commitment to students outside of the office in an area, such as academics, athletics, or spiritual life, along with supporting student and campus life activities.

REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent business experience is required, a Certified Public Accountant licensure is preferred, and prior experience in a not-for-profit environment is desirable. Three years or more of relevant experience in one of the following or closely related fields: gift and endowment accounting and management, audit and compliance, or higher education.  Must have effective written and verbal communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, highly organized, high-level computer proficiency with database input and custom report generation capabilities, and high competency with Excel, Word, and related software.

TOTAL REWARDS: Culver offers much to complement your pay. Our health benefits include medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, and vision insurance options offered at extremely affordable rates and one of our most valued offerings is our FREE on-site Health Clinic including various FREE generic medications. Financial planning benefits include Life Insurance and a 403b retirement account with a very generous company match. At Culver we seek to support your whole self –mind, spirit, and body, which is why you have access to our on-site Fitness Center, impressive personal time off with 10 paid holidays, 200 hours of paid vacation time, and professional development opportunities to support excellence in your craft. Culver also offers FREE meals in the dining hall, limited laundry and dry-cleaning services and a discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop. A strong Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities are available for your eligible children attending both schools and camps.
 
Culver Academies is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Other details

  • Pay Type Salary
  • Employment Indicator 12 Month Staff
  • Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
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  • 1300 Academy Rd, Culver, IN 46511, USA