Accounting Coordinator

Gunnison, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 50000 - 53000

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Accounting Coordinator

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Accounting Coordinator at the WCU Foundation. The position reports to the Foundation Finance Director works closely with the Development Team and is responsible for supporting the Finance Director with all aspects of the WCU Foundations financial operations.

Responsibilities: The Accounting Coordinator supports the Foundations financial operations through accurate gift and revenue processing accounts payable management and fund administration. This role posts and reconciles gifts across both the donor and financial databases maintains alignment between Raisers Edge and Financial Edge and processes desktop deposits bank reconciliations and quarterly and annual revenue reports. The position also manages vendor invoices check runs credit card reconciliations and ACH and wire transfers while supporting month-end close 1099 reporting and workflow improvements to strengthen overall financial compliance and efficiency.

In addition the Accounting Coordinator maintains records for more than 600 Foundation funds assists with audit schedules and Form 990 documentation and supports reporting needs for scholarships planned gifts and endowed funds. The role provides administrative support to the Finance Director collaborates with external auditors and ensures proper documentation and adherence to state and charitable reporting requirements. Through organized recordkeeping cross-departmental coordination and responsive service to campus partners and donors this position helps ensure the smooth and accountable operation of the Foundations financial processes.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree. Three years of experience in a professional setting. Great customer services skills are a must as this role will interact with campus partners and Foundation donors. Must have the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. Must be proficient with technology including CRM databases and financial software Microsoft Office Microsoft Teams Zoom and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelors Degree in Accounting. Graduate Degree. A degree from Western Colorado University. Experience working in Raisers Edge and Financial Edge. Experience working in higher education or with fund accounting would be a cherry on top.

Compensation: $50000 to $53000. FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan dental insurance retirement plan life insurance and other insurance options. After one year of employment Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

Application Procedure: Apply online. Required attachments for online application include cover letter addressed to Pam Johnston Finance Director resume and contact information for three references.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act in any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Please direct questions to Pam Johnston at .

Application deadline is January 15 2026 at 11:59pm (MST).

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates 33% are graduate students and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries 50 states and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visit learn more about the university.

Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.

Visit learn more about the university and learn about the WCU Foundation and fundraising efforts.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.

Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.

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Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or .

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS

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Position Summary:Job Description:Accounting CoordinatorPosition: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Accounting Coordinator at the WCU Foundation. The position reports to the Foundation Finance Director works closely with the Development Team and is respons...

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Accounting Coordinator