- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- 7 to 10 years of relevant experience working with endowments, restricted and unrestricted gifts, life income funds, and pledges.
- Non-profit accounting experience in the education industry or similar relevant experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience using Blackbaud Financial Edge and Blackbaud Raisers Edge or similar.
- Demonstrated experience using Balance Fundriver and JPMorgan Access or similar.
- Demonstrated experience leading audits of significant endowments and investments.
- Strong technical and working knowledge of endowment accounting and investment operations, restricted gifts, and treasury management. Knowledge of non-profit accounting, especially with regard to restrictions. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong attention to detail.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work, ability to meet multiple and often competing deadlines. Strong project management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Knowledge of computerized accounting software. Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, as well as the ability and desire to continue to learn new programs.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to present and explain complex ideas. Must have the desire to work with colleagues on a regular basis and be collaborative.
Work Characteristics and Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work in a semi-open professional environment with other employees.
- Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work. Must be able to remain on their feet or sit for extended periods of time, go up and down flights of steps, as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift.
- Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, etc.
- Must be capable of using visual display terminal with continuous wrist movement on a keyboard
- Required to stand for long periods of time
- Required to, talk, hear, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
- May be required to work some evenings, weekends and holidays in conjunction with the School calendar and events
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. without assistance
- Ability to see with normal parameters.
- Operates in a professional work environment
The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, sex, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness), genetic information, refusal to provide genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing, ancestry, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.
The Lawrenceville School conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave and retirement plan options and many other valuable programs.
