Assistant Director, Accounting

Job Summary

Support the mission and strategic goals of Dallas College Foundation by executing accounting operations of the Foundation, including accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, cash/revenue processing and monitoring, supporting audit schedule preparations and other tasks as may be requested.

• Coordinate the development of two public budgets and one private non‑profit budget within the guidelines, policies and procedures established by Dallas College and the Dallas College Foundation Board.
• Manage all ongoing accounting functions, financial activities and resulting reports for both public and private budgets.
• Analyze and control expenditures of all budgeted transactions, ensuring standard and federal regulations and principles for general accounting are identified, established and maintained.
• Build and maintain general ledgers and charts of accounts.
• Prepare reconciliations and journal entries, manage accounts payable, and complete month‑end and fiscal‑end closing of accounting books.
• Monitor legal and tax issues related to nonprofit fund accounting.
• Plan, direct and administer the accounting function for the office.
• Lead procurement efforts, including overseeing Amazon and credit card purchases.
• Manage the records of all contributions including scholarships and grants.
• Implement and monitor the internal schedule to produce accurate and timely monthly and year‑end financial and statistical reports.
• Prepare complex federal reports including IRS Form 990 for the Foundation’s annual tax/information return.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations and reporting requirements.
• Support the annual independent external audit process.
• Allocate interest and dividends for Foundation endowments.
• Contribute to the publication of Foundation accounting information.
• Prepare monthly financial statements under the direction of the Sr. Director of Finance and Business Affairs.
• Oversee the Foundation business insurance plans to ensure timeliness and adequacy.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards and adherence to applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Complete required Dallas College professional development training hours per academic year.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
• Criminal background check and optional fingerprint check may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Five (5) years of accounting experience in a computerized location.
• School/education transcripts required.

• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge.
• Investment accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with current and emerging technologies.

• Strong knowledge of fund accounting and a thorough working knowledge of the application of general accounting principles, especially in a non‑profit or higher education context.
• Comprehensive understanding of software applications and ability to use computer technology to access data, maintain records and generate reports.
• Highly energetic, motivated self‑starter with the drive to develop systems that ensure proper management and reporting on all aspects of the Foundation’s finances and accounting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding and effectively managing group dynamics and ambiguity; maintains confidentiality; acts ethically and with integrity.
• Embraces diverse viewpoints and works with colleagues and other stakeholders in a spirit of partnership and transparency.
• Experience providing effective and committed customer service.
• Builds positive and effective relationships and teams internally and with key Foundation stakeholders.
• Highly diligent about time and project management; works independently and prioritizes workload effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker who develops options to address foundation needs and solve problems.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Accountable
• Communicates Effectively
• Solution Oriented
• Collaborates
• Adaptable

Dallas College is an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.