Fund and Compliance Coordinator bei Centre College

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.

Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.

Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.

Position Summary:

The Fund and Compliance Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and compliant financial stewardship of the College’s assets, with a primary focus on restricted funds, general ledger integrity, and treasury functions. This role is split into three key areas: Fund Compliance, General Ledger Accounting, and Cash/Treasury Management. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our financial data for audit readiness and regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Fund Compliance & Restricted Activities

Responsibilities:

• Restricted Fund Reconciliation: Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of all restricted gift funds and grants, verifying balances against donor-specific stipulations and the Development/Advancement database.
• Cost Allocation: Review and reconcile cost allocations to appropriate funding sources, ensuring the College's cost allocation plan is accurately executed.
• Audit Support: Prepare supporting documentation related to the annual external audit.

General Ledger & Reporting

Responsibilities:

• Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid amortization, revenue recognition, and correction entries, ensuring proper classification across fund groups.
• Month-End Close: Execute assigned month-end closing procedures to ensure timely period close activities in Workday.
• Intercompany/Interfund: Reconcile inter-fund and inter-company balances to ensure all transactions are properly recorded and eliminated, as necessary

Treasure Operations & Cash Management

Responsibilities:

• Bank Reconciliation: Execute timely and accurate daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts.
• Deposit Processing: Works with cashier to ensure all Finance office cash and checks are deposited and record properly, ensuring appropriate segregation of duties and adherence to cash handling policies.
• Electronic Funds: Monitor and reconcile electronic funds transfers (EFTs) and Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions.

Marginal Job Functions:

·  Contribute to the department's overall success by performing all other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

·  Must have growth mindset and be willing to adopt change to effectively support the ongoing Workday ERP implementation.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred.  3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit or higher education environment.

 Knowledge and Skills

• Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).  Experience with a major ERP/Financial System (e.g., Banner, Workday, Oracle) preferred.

 Physical Requirements:

• Limited pushing, pulling, lifting. Lifting would not exceed 20 lbs. Mobility on campus is necessary.
• Adequate visual acuity to view computer screens and data files.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick Time
Holiday Shutdown Period
Staff Education and Development
Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children 
Gym Access
Pet Insurance
Free Library Access
Campus Bookstore Discounts
Discounted Norton Center Subscription Packages

*Apply via computer, please do not use a cell phone to apply. * Centre College uses Interfolio as their Applicant Tracking Software to review all applications for employment.  From the Apply button on the Centre Employment Page, you will be linked to create an Interfolio Account.  You will then set up a Dossier Account following the software instructions.  For the I am Question, select Other for Staff Openings.  Agree to Terms of usage and then Create your Profile.  Once your account is set up, you will select your opportunity from your Home Page, Complete Application Questions, Upload Cover Letter, CV/Resume/ and References.  Once the application and uploads are complete you will Submit your application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you need any assistance with the application process, please contact Interfolio Support at 1-877-997-8807 or Stephanie Franklin at 859-238-5465 [email protected].