Assistant Director, Gift Accounting – Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Emory University

. Review, analyze, and reconcile daily gifts and other receivables between the advancement database, normalized reporting tables, and the University's financial accounting system .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, gift accounting, and reconciliation processes, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance in a university or non-profit environment. Proficient in managing multiple projects and providing exceptional customer service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

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Bachelor's DegreeFinancial ReportingGift AccountingTen-Key Data EntryCRM Systems

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingData ReconciliationJournal TransactionsBudget ManagementGift Transactions ProcessingException Item InvestigationAudit SupportDigital ImagingDatabase ManagementProject Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMass Email ApplicationsDatabase SoftwareProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

AdvancementFundraisingAlumni EngagementNon-ProfitUniversity Setting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, analyze, and reconcile daily gifts and other receivables between the advancement database, normalized reporting tables, and the University's financial accounting system
Assist senior staff with reviewing and auditing gift transactions for accuracy
Provide backup support for daily gift deposits, credit card processing, payroll gifts, return check adjustments, and correspondence
Record specialized gift-related transactions, including stock gifts, gift-in-kind donations, and wire gifts
Prepare journal transactions, balance accounts, reconcile errors, investigate exception items, and take corrective action when appropriate
Prepare monthly balanced schedules of gift-related transactions for the controller's office, internal audit, and the University's external auditor
Provide audit support to internal and external auditors
Work additional hours and some holidays during peak periods, including fiscal year-end and calendar year-end activity
Report to the Senior Associate Director of Gift Accounting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in an office setting OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training
Experience with budget and financial reporting
Experience with digital imaging, 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, verbal communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and navigate a complex work environment
Commitment to excellent customer service and collaborative work
Comfort working with ambiguity
Prior experience in advancement, fundraising, alumni engagement, non-profit, or a university setting
Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines
High level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality, sound judgment, and discretion
Must reside in the state of Georgia
Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid remote work arrangement with opportunity to work from home regularly
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities