Accounting Associate

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Background

The Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) is a nonprofit organization deeply dedicated to partnering with philanthropists to build opportunity and advance equity in Delaware. Our mission is to strengthen Delaware through community-based philanthropy, and we are looking for a  Director of Communications & Marketing who shares our passion and commitment. 

Opportunity

The DCF seeks an accounting professional to assist with processing of grants, accounts  payable, and donations. This individual is also responsible for supporting members of the finance team.  The position reports directly to the vice president for finance and administration.  

The Accounting Associate exemplifies the DCF’s commitment to excellent donor service and inspires  fulfillment of our Donor Promise, to help people give with joy and confidence, throughout the entire  organization. Each employee of the DCF is expected to embody and pursue the core values of the  DCF, including serving with joy, engaging inclusively, pursuing excellence, and leading with integrity.  

To learn more about the specific role responsibilities, please visit our website Careers page https://delcf.org/careers/.

Skills and Competencies

• Experience working in an office setting  

• Ability to exercise tact, patience, and confidentiality in communications.  

• Ability to organize materials, files and data, coordinate and manage many activities concurrently  with an attention to detail.  

• Time management skills  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  

Salary range depends on experience and education: $44,612 – $50,000. Benefits include no-cost  coverage for employees for health; 100% employer-paid premium for vision and dental insurance;  option to add additional family members at a low cost; 403B retirement contribution with 100% vesting  on day1; employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, 9 core holidays plus 4  floating holidays; generous paid time off.

To Apply

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and contact details for three references in Adobe format to [email protected].
Deadline to apply: November 19, 2024. 

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DCF is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a  sense of belonging. If you’re excited about this role and passionate about our mission, but your  experience does not align perfectly with every requirement below, we encourage you to still consider  applying. Your lived experience is valued and recognized, and we look forward to considering you for  this or a future role! 

The Delaware Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate  against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, religion, ethnicity, sex, marital  status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Delaware Community Foundation

100 W. 10th Street, Suite 115 Wilmington, DE 19899-1636
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