Iowa State University Foundation · 1 day ago
Gift Accounting Specialist
Ames, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expIowa State University Foundation is seeking a Gift Accounting Specialist to join their gift accounting team. The primary function of this role is to process gifts and commitments received by the foundation and ensure accurate financial records.
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Responsibilities
Perform manual batch entry: preparing and reconciling cash gifts, pledge payments, deferred gift payments, and non-cash gifts
Coordinate payroll deductions, EFTs, and automated gift preparation
Process all gift, pledge, and planned gift corrections. Reconcile and balance correction batches
Perform initial reconciliation and verification of gift activity batches
Establish new donor IDs for biographic records
Qualification
Required
5 years of work experience related to employment area. Education may be substituted for years of work experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be adaptable, flexible, and self-directed
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software, Salesforce experience a plus
Must be able to handle several activities simultaneously with attention to detail and adherence to deadlines and accuracy
Must adhere to strict confidentiality standards
Creativity, patience, a sense of humor and a belief in our organizational mission of: Aligning donor passion and generosity to advance Iowa State University's land grant ideals
Company
Iowa State University Foundation
The Iowa State University Foundation is a private non-profit organization dedicated to securing private grants for Iowa State University. It is a sub-organization of Iowa State University.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Emily Hager, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Rosa U.
VP and CIO
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