Senior Accounting Associate

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

Not for Profit-Charity | Full Time | Onsite | Des Moines

Posted: 7/21/25

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Senior Accounting Associate is to provide high-level support to the Finance Department of the Community Foundation. The Senior Accounting Associate is responsible for maintaining, monitoring and reporting financial and accounting information in adherence to Community Foundation policies and procedures through day-to-day processing of contributions, accounts & pledge receivable, including deposits, credit card contributions and stock gifts, and monthly reconciliations. Additionally, the position will assist with general maintenance of the general ledger and tax and audit activities.

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Deadline to Apply 8/31/25

Address

1915 Grand Ave

Essential Job Functions

High attention to detail; good judgment; high integrity; approachable; ability to understand challenges critical thinker; nonprofit knowledge; experience working with diverse groups of people; well-organized self-starter; resourceful; motivated; adaptable; good oral and written communication skills; ability to multi-task; good interpersonal and customer service skills; strong computer skills and ability to learn specialized software. Ability to effectively communicate information to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Education

Minimum of an Associate’s degree in accounting, with five years related accounting/finance experience, preferably at a nonprofit organization; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

Kristine Kline

Deadline to Apply 8/31/25

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