Gift Accounting Specialist

Indiana University Foundation • Bloomington, IN

3h • $52,000 - $58,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is a mission-driven and values-based organization dedicated to making higher education attainable, supporting life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders. As a trailblazer in fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship, IUF supports needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses, helping to ensure IU donors' dreams last forever. At the IUF, they foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter, encouraging innovation and collaboration. The organization also prioritizes employee well-being through its FUNdation Committee for connection and unwinding, and its Wellness Committee for health, mental health offerings, and activities. The total rewards philosophy supports employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth. The Gift Accounting Specialist role is for a forward-thinking problem-solver with a strong accounting foundation. This position is responsible for the accuracy of revenue and gift credit across IUF's financial systems, providing the financial foundation that makes IUF's philanthropic work possible.

Requirements

• Associate degree required
• Minimum of two years of professional work experience in accounting or a related field
• Combinations of relevant education and experience will be considered
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger reconciliation
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills
• Comfort working with CRM and financial systems
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI or emerging tools to support workflow efficiency
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and meet strict fiscal deadlines with consistency
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate financial and technical concepts for non-specialist audiences
• Collaborative working style with the ability to build relationships across departments and functions
• Self-directed and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and follow through

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the reconciliation cycle, generating reports, reviewing entries, and ensuring gift and revenue data is accurate and complete.
• Contribute directly to gift processing.
• Manage holding accounts.
• See adjustments through from initiation to resolution.
• Support quality assurance reviews.
• Assist in research through our Crimson database.
• Serve as backup for various payroll processes.
• Serve as the liaison between Revenue Operations, Accounting, IT, and more, building strong connections and communicating across departments.
• Ensure daily communication on accounting issues is consistent.
• Ensure reconciliation discrepancies are documented.
• Ensure Merchant Services has the support they need to keep online giving transactions running smoothly.

Benefits

• outstanding benefits
• mental health offerings
• total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree