Senior Accountant - Tower Foundation of San Jose State University

Senior Accountant - Tower Foundation of San Jose State University

ID

102238

Application Deadline

12 / 6 / 2025

Category

Accounting / Finance

Company

CSU San Jose

Job Locations

US-CA-San Jose

At a glance

The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University, is recruiting a Senior Endowment Accountant to join their team. This hybrid role includes free parking for the days you're on campus.

You'll play a pivotal role in the financial reporting of the Foundation's $230 million endowment, delivering essential accounting, analysis, and reporting. You don't need prior experience in higher education, nonprofit, or endowment accounting to thrive here, this is a unique opportunity to develop a highly specialized and rewarding niche skillset within a mission-driven organization that supports the growth and success of SJSU.

Enjoy an awesome benefits package that meets you where you are at in life, including :

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Medical coverage for life for you and your family upon retirement after 10 years of service)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement with 7% employer contribution, regardless of participation after one year
• Tuition reimbursement for you or a dependent
• Free parking
• Outstanding vacation and sick leave

Experience a hybrid schedule that supports work-life balance.

Description : What you'll be doing

Another Source's client, the Tower Foundation of San Jose State University, is recruiting a Senior Endowment Accountant to join their team on campus in San Jose, CA. This hybrid role includes free parking for the days you're on ca mpus.

You don't need prior experience in higher education, nonprofit, or endowment accounting to thrive here, this is a unique opportunit y to develop a specialized and rewarding niche skillset within a mission-driven organization that supports the growth and success of California's oldest public university.

Here's a little about Tower Foundation of San Jose State University and the position they are recruiting for :

About the Tower Foundation

The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University serves as the university's philanthropic partner, managing endowments and donations that power student success, research, and academic innovation. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit , the Foundation ensures that gifts are managed effectively and used to advance the mission of San Jose State University (SJSU).

https : / / www.sjsu.edu / towerfoundation /

Overview :

This role reports into the Controller , and oversees the accounting , reconciliation, and reporting for the Foundation's $230+ million endowment and non-endowment portfolio . The role drives essential financial operations , creating financial models for annual distributions, preparing reports for campus partners, reviewing complex endowment agreements, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and UPMIFA.

The Senior Endowment Accountant also serves as a liaison between the Foundation and campus departments, providing responsive and insightful guidance on fund usage and donor intent.

Key Responsibilities