Senior Gift Processing Specialist

uottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 682,000 - 683,000; Full time

Job summary

uOttawa is seeking a Gift Processing Officer to coordinate the Gift Processing Office's activities, including financial transactions and internal controls. You will oversee donor acknowledgments, data accuracy, and internal processes to support managers and ensure policy compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in a similar function, advanced accounting knowledge, and bilingual English/French communication. You will handle complex gifts, maintain database integrity, and work in a team on campus.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary studies in accounting or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role.
• Bilingual French and English (spoken and written).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to work independently and take on responsibility.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Knowledge of CRA rules for charities an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process gifts to support fundraising initiatives and ensure proper recording.
• Verify and validate gift forms and donor data for accuracy.
• Enter data for complex gifts requiring meticulous attention.
• Maintain database integrity and flag inconsistencies in gift/biographical data.
• Validate gift information and resolve discrepancies across staff inputs.
• Prepare and process batches for multiple donations (events, payroll deductions, credit cards).
• Deposit money and reconcile deposits with the financial ledger; produce deposit reports.
• Ensure timely issuance of tax receipts per CRA rules.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Experience

Bilingual FR/EN

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Customer service

Team player

Office software

Data accuracy

Policy understanding

Discretion

Education

Postsecondary accounting education

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

uOttawa is seeking a Gift Processing Officer to coordinate the Gift Processing Office's activities, including financial transactions and internal controls. You will oversee donor acknowledgments, data accuracy, and internal processes to support managers and ensure policy compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in a similar function, advanced accounting knowledge, and bilingual English/French communication. You will handle complex gifts, maintain database integrity, and work in a team on campus.