Assistant Director of Gift Accounting - Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Emory • Atlanta, GA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement utilizes resources, technology, and business for the purpose of constituent engagement, donor research and solicitation, and stewardship throughout Emory University and Emory Healthcare. Our mission is to inspire and steward meaningful, lasting relationships that elevate engagement and giving to fulfill Emory’s mission to serve humanity. AAE is a high-performance team built on innovative ideas, trust, and accountability. We foster collaborative connections and value inclusion. We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of 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

• Successful candidates will possess 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, and CRM systems.
• High proficiency in ten-key data entry (number pad).
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to navigate a complex work environment.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service, the ability to work collaboratively, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees