Gift Processing & Cash Receipts Specialist

University of Illinois Foundation; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

LEED-certified building

On-site wellness center

Cafe with healthy dining options

Generous vacation time (24 days)

Pension benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Job summary

The University of Illinois Foundation seeks a detail-oriented accountant to manage gift and non-gift processing and complex daily transactions. You will classify receipts, maintain documentation, and assist donors and university partners with accurate guidance and support.

Responsibilities include processing credit card transactions, reconciling events with receipts, and coordinating with University accounting on mis-posted gifts. The role offers a hybrid schedule with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or three years related work experience.
• Strong customer service skills with ability to work with diverse constituent groups.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational abilities, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in learning position-related software and databases.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, recognizing priorities to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and classify items received through multiple offices and ensure proper categorization.
• Enter, store and retrieve information related to all gifts and non-gifts with accurate documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service to donors, companies, and University colleagues via email and phone.
• Process manual credit card transactions and reconcile events with receipts.
• Research and record Foundation gifts deposited into wrong accounts.
• Assist with special projects and related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3 years related work experience

Tools

Hyland OnBase

TED (donor tracking)

Job description

The University of Illinois Foundation seeks a detail-oriented accountant to manage gift and non-gift processing and complex daily transactions. You will classify receipts, maintain documentation, and assist donors and university partners with accurate guidance and support.

Responsibilities include processing credit card transactions, reconciling events with receipts, and coordinating with University accounting on mis-posted gifts. The role offers a hybrid schedule with comprehensive benefits.