About the Department

This isn’t just fundraising—it’s future-building. In the Foundation, your work fuels scholarships, strengthens programs, and clears the path for students to succeed. Big impact. Real stories. Every single day.

The Purpose

The Foundation Accountant works under the direction of the Executive Director. The Foundation Accountant will be responsible for functions related to nonprofit accounting. This includes, but is not limited to, processing accounts payable, including data entry, spreadsheet reconciliation, payment, and other applicable responsibilities. Execution of tasks required to perform these responsibilities will necessitate a candidate with a strong combination of both analytical and multi-tasking abilities to follow through. Must be a detail oriented, team player.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position scheduled to work 32 hours per week (0.80 FTE), calculated against the institution’s standard 40-hour full-time workweek.

Why it’s Important

The Blue Ridge team is excited by every opportunity to be creative, innovative, and engaging. We do this by working alongside our staff to ensure we provide a modern, technologically advanced institution for the community. We are here to support our Students to ensure they reach their highest potential. Our team engages with the community to ensure that we are consistently meeting standards and then rising above them. Guiding students along their educational journey is our calling and we are looking for like-minded teammates to help us serve our community. Whether a student is entering the workforce for the first time, entering a new profession, or just expanding their knowledge, we are here to provide the necessary tools to accomplish all their goals. Working together, no elevation is too high, and no summit is unreachable.

Position Duties

Responsibilities include timely and accurate:

Creating and entering journal entries.
General Ledger – including balancing and reconciling cash and investment accounts and/or endowed funds; research and reconcile any problems or discrepancies.
Process bank deposits, funds transfers and other receipts.
Processing of purchases with proper supporting documentation and follow up.
Prepare and process all accounts payable including managing requisitions and the issuance of checks.
Creation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
Assist Executive Director with ongoing support to project managers with respect to management of Foundation awards and private grants.
Backup for various, necessary financial reports/processing as needed.
Preparation of NC E-500 Sales and Use Tax Return and payment.
Preparation of NC 585 Nonprofit claim for refund of state, county and transit sales and use tax.
Preparation of documentation for the annual audit. Assist with final review of the audited financial statements and preparation of the IRS form 990.
Preparation of Forms 1099 and IRS Form 1096.
Support the Executive Director in financial matters and assist with special projects as needed.
Ensure compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of Blue Ridge Community College, the NC Community College System, the Educational Foundation and applicable state and federal agencies.

Additionally

Including but not limited to:

Fundraising campaigns
Marketing
Special events & projects
Maintain the technical competencies to the job function
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Minimum Qualifications

Education

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in accounting, business, or related field required.

Experience

5-10 years’ work experience performing professional accounting work (Foundation or other nonprofit is desirable).

Skills and the Know-How

Possess strong personal and professional integrity, effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent math skills, and a commitment to safety. Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite or similar products, College email (currently Gmail), and other computer applications associated with the position. Experience with Blackbaud’s Financial Edge NXT software is highly preferred. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (FASB preferred). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons contacted in the course of work, including donors, directors, students and co-workers. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, adapt to changes, and follow through to complete assignments.

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands

The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.

Blue Ridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution

Benefits

General Benefits
State Health Plan
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Supplemental Benefits

Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life Accident Benefits: Colonial Life
Medical Bridge Benefits: Colonial Life Dental Insurance: Sun Life
Vision Insurance: Superior Disability Benefits: Colonial Life Critical Illness Benefits: Colonial Life

Telemedicine (Direct Billing Only): Call A Doctor Plus

Identity Theft Shield & Life Events Legal Plan (Direct Billing Only): Legal Shield

Pet Insurance (Direct Billing Only): Nationwide
Life Insurance

Term Life Insurance: Colonial Life
Whole Life Insurance: Colonial Life
Group Term Life Insurance: Colonial Life

Sustainable Campus

We Recycle!
The College recycles aluminum, glass, paper, cardboard, and plastics. (#1-5)

As a certified Bee Campus we are committed to raising awareness of the important role pollinator’s play in our communities and to creating pollinator friendly habitats on our campus.

You will find water bottle filling stations in every building!

“Adopt a Highway” events take place each year for employees to volunteer.

Employee Wellness Program
The purpose of the Wellness Committee is to coordinate the College’s wellness program and plan wellness activities for College employees.
All employees are encouraged to participate in the monthly Wellness events put on by our Wellness Committee. Full-Time employees will be awarded wellness points as well as prizes for Wellness activities they participate in throughout the year. The employee with the most points earned at the end of the year will win the Wellness Award along with a monetary prize.

Enjoy your Holidays Off
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Holiday: 2 days-Thursday and Friday
Christmas Holidays: December 24th-December 31st
New Year’s: January 1st
Martin Luther King
Easter Holiday- Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day

Summer Time Schedule
Enjoy a 3 Day weekend during the Summer! The summer 4 – day work week will begin in May and will end in July. The hours of operation will be 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday – Thursday. Off on Friday!

*Scheduled days off may differ depending on position*

Supplemental Questions

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field?

Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in accounting, business, or a related field?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Blue Ridge Community College
Address: Blue Ridge Community College, 180 W Campus Dr

180 W Campus Dr

Flat Rock, North Carolina, 28731
Phone: 8286941725
Website: https://www.blueridge.edu/