Description
Position: Accounting & Finance Associate
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Vice President for Finance
Position Summary: The Accounting & Finance Associate is responsible for overseeing and managing financial data by analyzing and reconciling accounts, as well as preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail, along with a proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach to working within a team. This role involves performing various investment management, accounting, and administrative duties.
Organization Summary: DuPage Foundation is DuPage County’s champion for philanthropy. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, we receive contributions and bequests from individuals, corporations, organizations, and foundations seeking to make a difference for our community and the causes that matter most to them. We have grown to more than $165 million in assets and awarded more than $110 million in grants to not-for-profits serving the residents of DuPage County and beyond.
Accounting & Recordkeeping:
- Participate in and ensure that the weekly gift process is completed on time.
- Provide financial analysis and data support to the Advancement, Programs, and Communications departments.
- Prepare financial summaries and reports for meetings with fund representatives.
- Process grants and accounts payable.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
- Prepare 1099 tax forms.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations of bank, credit card, and investment accounts.
- Assist with the month-end close process.
- Process journal entries and interfund transfers.
- Provide reports as needed to staff, donors, and not-for-profits.
- Prepare periodic fund statements.
- Provide support for the annual audit.
Investment Management:
- Serve as the liaison between the Investment Managers, Management, and the Investment Committee.
- Analyze investment performance and make any necessary recommendations for changes to Management and the Investment Committee.
- Perform semiannual reviews of money managers to comply with the Statement of Investment Policy process for performance oversight.
- Produce investment performance reports, overseeing and maintaining the investment reporting portal.
- Rebalance unmanaged investment portfolios and funds with multiple investments.
- Organize semi-annual webinars with the Investment Manager for fund representatives.
- Attend periodic economic webinars held by the Investment Advisor and provide a summary to Management and the Investment Committee.
Administrative:
- Enter and maintain vendor data in the Foundation’s software system.
- Assist with the Audit, Financial Operations, and Investment committee meetings. Prepare agendas, reports, and review minutes.
- Work with management to maintain the Foundation’s policies and procedures.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required.
- 1 – 2 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Nonprofit experience preferred; knowledge of DuPage’s philanthropic landscape is a plus.
- Ability to follow tasks through to completion within the timelines set for each project/task required.
- Strong analytic, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Highly organized, detailed-orientated, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with computer-based accounting systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and database management systems; comfortable learning new technology.
- Ability to build trusted relationships internally and with key stakeholders and to be an effective Foundation ambassador among diverse constituents within the community.
- A commitment to the mission and values of the Foundation.
To Apply: Email a PDF résumé and cover letter with “Accounting & Finance Associate Position” in the subject line to the Hiring Manager at [email protected]. All applications will be considered under the strictest of confidence. No calls, please.
