Staff Accountant

Title: Staff Accountant Position Number: 998706 Unit/Department: Finance FTE: 100% Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate Department Summary: Drake University's Office of Finance includes Student Accounts, Accounting/Accounts Payable/Procurement, Budgeting, Treasury/Endowment, and Finance functions, along with the Financial Aid Office. Job Summary: The Office of Finance seeks a full-time staff accountant to join our team. The Staff Accountant reports to the Assistant Treasurer and is responsible for completing various accounting functions. Key duties include accounting for gifts to the University, recording investment activity related to the University's endowment investments, managing Drake-owned life insurance policies, and preparing reconciliations. This position works with many offices across campus. Minimum Qualifications: u2022 Bachelor's degree in accounting and 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience u2022 Strong Excel skills u2022 Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while meeting deadlines u2022 Excellent organizational skills u2022 Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: u2022 Experience with investment accounting u2022 Experience with not-for-profit accounting u2022 Experience in higher education Job Duties: + 30% - Balance gifts to the University recorded by Drakeu2019s Office of Advancement, maintain gift documentation electronically, monitor stock gifts, and complete necessary entries and deposits. Work closely with the Office of Advancement Records team to ensure all gift activity is recorded appropriately. Set up new funds as needed. + 30% - Post monthly activity from investment manager statements, update unitized endowment spreadsheet, and assist with annual endowment distribution. + 15% - Maintain various tracking spreadsheets and prepare reconciliations as well as workpapers for Drakeu2019s annual external audit. + 10% - Assist University Budget and Office Managers with questions related to restricted and endowed spending funds. Review restricted and endowed spending fund expenses for appropriateness based on donor restriction. + 10% - Manage Drake-owned life insurance policies. + 5% - Perform other duties, as assigned. Special Instructions to Applicants: For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter. Review of Applications Begins: A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

Created: 2025-12-18