Gift Accounting Supervisor

Requisition Number: S4772P

Home Org Name: Advancement Finance

Division Name: Senior VP, Advancement

Job Class Code: OA27

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for a Gift Accounting Supervisor! The Supervisor of Gift Accounting ensures the accurate and timely recording of all charitable gifts and donor data for Auburn University Advancement. This role leads the gift accounting team and maintains compliance with university, industry, and IRS standards.

What You’ll Do:
Evaluate and Innovate

Maintains expert knowledge of gift accounting standards, ensures donor intent is accurately recorded, and drives process improvements through automation and data integration.

Optimize Operations

Oversees staff to process contributions accurately and on time, manages reconciliations and approvals, and ensures reliable data entry, compliance, and confidentiality.

Facilitate Fundraising Initiatives

Collaborates with finance, IT, and fundraising teams to streamline agreements and coding, keeps donor records current, and supports reporting for compliance and audits.

Champion Philanthropy

Ensures contributions are properly credited, supervises acknowledgment processes, and upholds stewardship standards that strengthen donor trust and encourage continued giving.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference.
• Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your work, where you’re trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience.
• Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development.

Now is the perfect time to join Auburn Advancement, a dynamic team encompassing Operations and Strategy, Culture and Talent, Engagement, Philanthropy, and Communications. Under the visionary leadership of Senior Vice President Rob Wellbaum – a seasoned and respected advancement professional – our organization is set to revolutionize the future of Advancement.

Essential Functions

Your Responsibilities as a Gift Accounting Supervisor:

Purpose

The Supervisor of Gift Accounting ensures that all gifts, pledges, and donor information are accurately recorded to maintain a comprehensive and reliable database for Auburn University Advancement. This includes interpreting donor intent, applying industry and university standards, and upholding policies and confidentiality in all gift accounting practices.

Collaborate

Works closely with staff across Advancement, including finance, IT, and fundraising teams, to standardize and streamline gift agreements, allocations, and coding, ensuring consistency and accuracy across systems. Supervises team members responsible for processing contributions and supports cross-functional communication for reporting and compliance.

Innovation

Enhances business processes by implementing automation and improving data integration across fundraising systems. Maximizes CRM and database tools to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and expedite gift processing, reconciliation, and reporting.

Production

Leads the accurate, timely processing and reconciliation of all charitable contributions from multiple sources, ensuring receipts and records are up to date. Maintains high-quality data entry and batch reconciliation, supporting comprehensive reporting, audits, and compliance with CASE and IRS standards.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Communications, or relevant field
• 5 years of experience in data management, data analysis, financial support services, business operations, and/or administrative/clerical.

Salary Range: $49,680-$84,450

Job Category: Business/Accounting/Finance

City position is located in

Auburn

State position is located

Alabama

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