Gift Processing Coordinator

Gift Processing Specialist

Primary Responsibility: Responsible for processing a diverse range of gift transactions, sometimes of a complex and higher-level nature, in a prompt and accurate manner in addition to other basic accounting functions.

Specific Duties

• Gift receipt: code, review, ensure compliance with policy.
• Gift receipt: stock, mutual fund, planned gift, gift in kind.
• Gift corrections.
• Pledge receipt: set-up, code, review, restructure.
• Gift acknowledgment letters.
• Pledge reminders.
• Act as a liaison to University stakeholders for matters relating to gifts.

General Accounting

• Prepare routine journal entries.
• Prepare gift account reconciliations.
• Assist in annual audit.
• Assist in calendar year-end tax receipts.
• Other duties and back-up/cross-training responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience in a business setting; One (1) year minimum experience with a Bachelor's degree; Three (3) years or more without a Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience with donor management software preferred.
• High proficiency level with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Demonstrated ability to pay strong attention to detail with strong analytical skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
• General understanding of accounting principles including fund accounting required.