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Senior Accountant - Gifting

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Robert Half

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United States , Santa Clara

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Job Description:

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant with experience supporting higher-education financial operations, particularly focused on gifting/fund accounting and strong proficiency with Workday Financial ERP systems. The ideal candidate will play a strategic role in managing accounting activities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and university policies, and supporting the stewardship of gift funds.

Job Responsibility:

  • Oversee fund accounting for gifts, endowments, and special programs with strict adherence to donor intent and institutional guidelines
  • Lead Workday Financial ERP processes, including migration, maintenance, reporting, and automation initiatives for finance modules
  • Collaborate with development, advancement, and academic departments to track, reconcile, and report on gift fund activity
  • Prepare, analyze, and review accounting reports, financial statements, and schedules for internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with GASB, FASB, and other relevant accounting standards as they pertain to higher-education and not-for-profit organizations
  • Develop and optimize accounting workflows leveraging Workday to support process efficiency and data integrity
  • Support annual audit processes and contribute to policy development and financial systems enhancements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • CPA or relevant certification preferred
  • 5+ years’ progressive accounting experience in higher education, including fund accounting and gift stewardship
  • Demonstrated Workday Financials ERP expertise (configuration, reporting, troubleshooting)
  • Advanced knowledge of nonprofit and higher-education accounting standards
  • Strong communication, project management, and leadership skills
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

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