Accountant

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

Accounting, Finance, Not for Profit-Charity | Full Time | Hybrid | DES MOINES

Posted: 11/25/25

Job Description

The Accountant’s primary responsibility is to provide professional financial support to the Community Foundation by maintaining, monitoring and reporting accounting information in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

Deadline to Apply 12/24/25

Address

1915 GRAND AVE

Essential Job Functions

Position duties involve maintaining accurate accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); managing accounting functions to ensure accuracy, timeliness and adherence to internal controls; daily investment operations, including daily cash flow and verification of net asset value (NAV) for assigned portfolios; performing monthly bank, investment and brokerage account reconciliation; overseeing affiliate expenditures, and serving as primary finance liaison to affiliate partners; and responding to financial requests and reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, and three or more years related accounting experience, preferably at a nonprofit organization; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and work both independently and in a team environment.

Benefits

The Community Foundation is committed to pay equity and provides a comprehensive compensation package which includes annual salary and benefits benchmarking. Salary range will be shared with candidates prior to the interview process, or upon inquiry.

About the Company

For over 50 years, the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has improved quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues. We’re simply better together.

Travel Required

Resume Required

Yes

Contact Person

Chelsy Foy

Deadline to Apply 12/24/25

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