Job Description
JOB Position Summary: The Foundation Senior Accountant is responsible for performing professional-level accounting functions that provide accurate and timely financial information to the Foundation Board of Directors, including processing of charitable contributions, facilitating on-going communications with the Cochise College Controller and external entities, as required, coordinating foundation board meetings, and assisting with foundation functions.Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.Note: This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt. Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.Marketing StatementCochise College serves the residents of Cochise County from two campuses and four centers throughout Southern Arizona with panoramic views of five different mountain ranges. The college has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment, and high success rate; providing over 90 general and technical education programs leading to a variety of workforce certificates and associate degrees. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).CHECK OUT COCHISE COLLEGE HERE!2023 Fortune Ranks Sierra Vista Best Places to Live For FamiliesOur City: Best Place for Families to Live in U.S.About Cochise County – Explore Cochise EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position: Processes all donations using electronic database, acknowledges donors, and generates reports; prepares and submits timely and accurate bank deposits and maintains associated support documentationProcesses transactions into electronic accounting system and maintains associated support documention, providing financial information to the Cochise College Controller for review on a minimum of a monthly basisAnalyzes and reconciles accounting data for accuracy and appropriateness; researches and resolves discrepancies as required; prepares journal entries, prepares detail financial reports and schedules necessary to comply with Foundation policies, assists in responding to questions about financial transactions as neededIdentifies weaknesses in internal controls and safeguards assets and confidential financial dataAssists in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures that support transparent financial management practicesAssists in the preparation annual financial statements; prepares closing entries and schedules; facilitates the annual audit by providing the auditors transaction explanations and schedules; facilitates the Form 990 to completionPrepares materials for Cochise College Foundation board of directors and committee meetings, in coordination with the Executive Director, using a board portal; serves as a point of contact for board members; records meetings and prepares minutes for board approval; coordinates meeting logistics as neededFosters relationships with donors and prospective donors through quality, timely interactions at all levels; opeates in an environment that requires a high degree of trust and confidentiality Assists with an array of activities related to foundation events, such as space reservations, registration, seating arrangements, meal selection, and follow-up; collaborates with supervisor on volunteer recruitment and trainingProvides general support to college departments and board members engaged in fundraising activitiesPerforms other related duties as assignedGeneral Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Work Environment: Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all othe