Company Description

Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donors' dreams last forever.

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate. Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind through outstanding benefits, mental health offerings, and activities. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today.

Job Description

The IU Foundation is seeking a forward-thinking problem-solver with a strong accounting foundation to serve as our next Gift Accounting Specialist. Reporting to the Senior Director of Revenue Operations, you are responsible for the accuracy of revenue and gift credit across IUF's financial systems, and the financial foundation you help maintain makes IUF's philanthropic work possible."

Day to day, you will own the reconciliation cycle, generating reports, reviewing entries, and ensuring gift and revenue data is accurate and complete. You contribute directly to gift processing, manage holding accounts, and see adjustments through from initiation to resolution. You will support quality assurance reviews, assist in research through our Crimson database, and serve as backup for various payroll processes.

You'll have the opportunity to serve as the liaison between Revenue Operations, Accounting, IT, and more, building strong connections and communicating across departments. You will ensure daily communication on accounting issues is consistent, reconciliation discrepancies are documented, and Merchant Services has the support they need to keep online giving transactions running smoothly.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of two years of professional work experience in accounting or a related field
• Combinations of relevant education and experience will be considered

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger reconciliation
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred
• Comfort working with CRM and financial systems
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI or emerging tools to support workflow efficiency
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and meet strict fiscal deadlines with consistency
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate financial and technical concepts for non-specialist audiences
• Collaborative working style with the ability to build relationships across departments and functions
• Self-directed and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and follow through

Additional Information

The compensation range for this position is $52,000- $58,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

This position is hybrid, based out of our Bloomington, Indiana office, and includes a minimum of three days of on-site work per week (to include Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) with a bank of 60 days to be used for remote work on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year as permitted.
Applications will be accepted through April 2nd; however, interviews may begin as soon as March 26th.

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.