Assistant Director, Gift Accounting - Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Emory•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

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
Various technologies including digital imaging
Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Mass email applications
Database and project management software
CRM systems
High proficiency in ten-key data entry (number pad)
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal and 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 and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion

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.