What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting and Finance Associate position at Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln?
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements via email to: Betsy Weidner, CFO – Weidner@CFLL.org or mail to 205 South Fifth Street, Suite 530, Springfield, IL 62701.
OVERVIEW
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln (CFLL) strengthens central Illinois by providing the trusted services and community knowledge necessary to fulfill its mission of Connecting people who care with causes that matter. The Community Foundation administers more than 300 charitable funds with approximately $100 million in total assets and awards millions of dollars in grants and scholarships every year. For more information, visit www.CFLL.org.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Accounting and Finance Associate will report to the CFLL Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and play a critical role in supporting the CFO and other CFLL team members, in the financial and data management functions of CFLL to ensure the smooth operation of accounting processes while maintaining the integrity of the CFLL database. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and have a strong understanding of accounting principles and database management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are fundamental duties for this position. However, this is not an exhaustive list. Other duties as assigned.
Accounting and Recordkeeping Support:
o Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
o Prepare financial reports as needed, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
o Reconcile monthly bank and investment accounts.
o Process journal entries.
o Help prepare for month-end and year-end financial close and annual audit.
o Input, update, and maintain donor and fund data in the donor database.
o Assist with processing donor contributions, including tracking donations, preparing donor acknowledgments, and generating receipts.
o Assist with processing grants and scholarships.
o Assist with running reports and queries to support fundraising and donor engagement efforts.
o Assist with general office tasks such as filing, document preparation, and correspondence. • Collaboration:
o Work closely with the CFO and other team members to ensure smooth operations between the finance, programs and development teams.
o Assist with special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES
Education:
o A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. An associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field will be considered with relevant work experience.
Experience:
o At least 1-2 years of experience in accounting or finance.
o Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with a donor management software is a plus. Comfortable learning new technology.
Skills:
o Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures.
o Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
o Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
o A commitment to the mission and values of the Foundation.
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.