St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Accountant/Business Manager, Foundation

DEPARTMENT: Development                 SITE: Epicenter

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P                     GRADE: C

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for accounting and business management functions of the SPC Foundation, including all aspects of reporting, tracking, banking and investment of funds for this direct support organization of the College.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains the accounting systems for the direct support of the assigned organization; posts and maintains daily transactions; creates timely accounting and financial reports.
• Prepares financial statements.
• Interprets and reports financial performance.
• Creates financial models.
• Manages cash flow requirements and reporting.
• Manages tax and compliance requirements.
• Serves as staff liaison to the Foundation Board and to its Finance and Investment Committee.
• Provides financial analysis and reporting support for Foundation Board.
• Tracks and reports progress toward annual goals.
• Implements and maintains a system of internal controls and security over all financial transactions and assets. Follows standard accounting practices and procedures.
• Works with external auditors in the annual review, providing reports, data and assistance as needed.
• Tracks contributions to be matched by corporations, foundations and the State of Florida and assures that all requirements for spending and reporting are met.
• Follows approved business practices and procedures of the College and works closely with the staff of the Business Office to assure that these policies are followed.
• Works with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and Business Office staffs to bill and pay awards, financial grants and scholarships in a timely manner.
• Maintains up-to-date records for all Foundation funds, i.e., Endowed Scholarships, Faculty Chairs, Distinguished Teaching Chairs, et al.
• Works with donors and prospective donors regarding the criteria and financial aspects of their gifts.
• Assists the Associate Vice President, Financial and Business Services and the Director in various duties relating to the Foundation and the accounting process.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or in the business field; must be a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Florida.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Three (3) years experience in the accounting or auditing field preferably within a Development/Foundation/Fundraising organization.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

High degree of accuracy and organization.  Good oral and written communication skills.  Ability to maintain good working relationships with both internal and external customers. High level of competency with Microsoft office software applications.

revised: 09/2006