Assistant Director, Gift Accounting - Advancement and Alumni Engagement
About The Position
The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement utilizes resources, technology, and business for the purpose of soliciting alumni, donor engagement, donor research, and stewardship throughout Emory University and Health Systems. Our mission is to inspire and steward meaningful, lasting relationships. We are currently seeking an Assistant Director, Gift Accounting. The Gift Accounting team is responsible for receiving and processing gifts for Emory University and Emory Healthcare. They generate monthly pledge reminders, maintain biographical records and provide operational and statistical reports to the Division and Controller’s Office. This position will report to the Senior Associate Director of Gift Accounting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in an office setting OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with budget and financial reporting
- Experience with various technologies including digital imaging
- Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with mass email applications
- Experience with database and project management software
- Experience with CRM systems
- High proficiency in ten-key data entry (number pad)
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to navigate a complex work environment
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Comfort working with ambiguity
- Prior experience in advancement, fundraising, alumni engagement, non-profit, or a university setting
- Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines
- Possess a high level of professionalism
- Commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion
- Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.
- Residency in the state of GA.
Responsibilities
- Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles daily gifts and other receivables between the advancement database, normalized reporting tables, and the University's financial accounting system.
- Assists senior staff with reviewing and auditing gift transactions for accuracy.
- Provides back up support for daily gift deposits, credit card processing, payroll gifts, return check adjustments and correspondence.
- Provides data support to the department by recording specialized gift related transactions i.e. stock gifts, gift-in-kind donations, wire gifts.
- Prepares journal transactions, balances accounts, reconciles errors, investigates exception items, and takes corrective action when appropriate.
- Prepares on a monthly basis balanced schedules of gift-related transactions to the controller's office, internal audit and the University's external auditor.
- Provides audit support to internal and external auditors.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
Benefits
- Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
