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Senior Accountant - Tower Foundation of San Jose State University
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Senior Accountant – Tower Foundation of San Jose State University
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Base pay range $90,000/yr – $110,000/yr
Another Source’s client, the Tower Foundation of San José State University, is recruiting a Senior Endowment Accountant to join their team on campus in San José, CA. This hybrid role includes free parking for the days you’re on campus.
About the Tower Foundation
The Tower Foundation of San José State University serves as the university’s philanthropic partner, managing endowments and donations that power student success, research, and academic innovation. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Foundation ensures that gifts are managed effectively and used to advance the mission of San José State University (SJSU).
Overview This role reports into the Controller, and oversees the accounting, reconciliation, and reporting for the Foundation’s $230+ million endowment and non-endowment portfolio. The role drives essential financial operations, creating financial models for annual distributions, preparing reports for campus partners, reviewing complex endowment agreements, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and UPMIFA. The Senior Endowment Accountant also serves as a liaison between the Foundation and campus departments, providing responsive and insightful guidance on fund usage and donor intent.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly investment reconciliations, forecasts, and variance analyses.
Manage endowment reporting and distribution processes.
Review and interpret gift agreements and planned giving instruments.
Develop and maintain endowment financial models and Fundriver endowment system.
Support audits and provide data for financial statement disclosures.
Communicate with campus partners and donors regarding fund performance and compliance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong command of GAAP and financial reporting.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).
CPA preferred.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.
What’s in it for you
Enjoy an awesome benefits package that meets you where you are at in life, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Medical coverage for life for you and your family upon retirement after 10 years of service)
Life insurance and disability coverage
403(b) retirement with 7% employer contribution—regardless of participation after one year
Tuition reimbursement for you or a dependent at any CSU Campus
Free parking
Outstanding vacation and sick leave
Hybrid schedule for work/life balance
Tower Foundation of San José State University offers a comprehensive compensation package, with the anticipated annual base salary range for this position being $90,000–$110,000 per year.
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Base pay range $90,000/yr – $110,000/yr
Another Source’s client, the Tower Foundation of San José State University, is recruiting a Senior Endowment Accountant to join their team on campus in San José, CA. This hybrid role includes free parking for the days you’re on campus.
About the Tower Foundation
The Tower Foundation of San José State University serves as the university’s philanthropic partner, managing endowments and donations that power student success, research, and academic innovation. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Foundation ensures that gifts are managed effectively and used to advance the mission of San José State University (SJSU).
Overview This role reports into the Controller, and oversees the accounting, reconciliation, and reporting for the Foundation’s $230+ million endowment and non-endowment portfolio. The role drives essential financial operations, creating financial models for annual distributions, preparing reports for campus partners, reviewing complex endowment agreements, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and UPMIFA. The Senior Endowment Accountant also serves as a liaison between the Foundation and campus departments, providing responsive and insightful guidance on fund usage and donor intent.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly investment reconciliations, forecasts, and variance analyses.
Manage endowment reporting and distribution processes.
Review and interpret gift agreements and planned giving instruments.
Develop and maintain endowment financial models and Fundriver endowment system.
Support audits and provide data for financial statement disclosures.
Communicate with campus partners and donors regarding fund performance and compliance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong command of GAAP and financial reporting.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).
CPA preferred.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.
What’s in it for you
Enjoy an awesome benefits package that meets you where you are at in life, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Medical coverage for life for you and your family upon retirement after 10 years of service)
Life insurance and disability coverage
403(b) retirement with 7% employer contribution—regardless of participation after one year
Tuition reimbursement for you or a dependent at any CSU Campus
Free parking
Outstanding vacation and sick leave
Hybrid schedule for work/life balance
Tower Foundation of San José State University offers a comprehensive compensation package, with the anticipated annual base salary range for this position being $90,000–$110,000 per year.
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