Accounting Coordinator

🎉 We're Hiring! Accounting Coordinator 🎉

We’re excited to share that we are hiring our very first Accounting Coordinator. As the Western Colorado University Foundation continues to grow, we are looking for a person to join our dynamic team.

As our first Accounting Coordinator, you’ll:

🔹 Support the Foundation’s financial operations through gift and revenue processing

🔹 Utilize Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge database

🔹 Collaborate with external auditors

🔹 Support reporting needs for scholarships, planned gifts, and endowed funds

You'll work with a passionate Advancement team and dedicated campus partners to ensure that our generous donors have confidence that their philanthropic giving is being utilized to strengthen Western in the best possible way.

📍 Position based in beautiful Gunnison, CO

Help us build on this strong foundation—and make a real difference at Western Colorado University. Apply today, or share this opportunity with someone you think would be a great fit!

Apply Here: https://western.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WESTERN/details/Accounting-Coordinator_R779-1

Application closes January 16, 2026

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Accounting Coordinator, at the WCU Foundation.  The position reports to the Foundation Finance Director, works closely with the Development Team, and is responsible for supporting the Finance Director with all aspects of the WCU Foundation’s financial operations.   

Responsibilities:  The Accounting Coordinator supports the Foundation’s financial operations through accurate gift and revenue processing, accounts payable management, and fund administration. This role posts and reconciles gifts across both the donor and financial databases, maintains alignment between Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge, and processes desktop deposits, bank reconciliations, and quarterly and annual revenue reports. The position also manages vendor invoices, check runs, credit card reconciliations, and ACH and wire transfers, while supporting month-end close, 1099 reporting, and workflow improvements to strengthen overall financial compliance and efficiency. 

In addition, the Accounting Coordinator maintains records for more than 600 Foundation funds, assists with audit schedules and Form 990 documentation, and supports reporting needs for scholarships, planned gifts, and endowed funds. The role provides administrative support to the Finance Director, collaborates with external auditors, and ensures proper documentation and adherence to state and charitable reporting requirements. Through organized recordkeeping, cross-departmental coordination, and responsive service to campus partners and donors, this position helps ensure the smooth and accountable operation of the Foundation’s financial processes. 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Three years of experience in a professional setting. Great customer services skills are a must as this role will interact with campus partners and Foundation donors. Must have the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. Must be proficient with technology including CRM databases and financial software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Outlook. 

Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Graduate Degree. A degree from Western Colorado University. Experience working in Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge. Experience working in higher education or with fund accounting would be a cherry on top.