Gift Accounting Assistant

Processes gifts, prepares deposits and carries out other clerical functions. Records, maintains, and documents, private gifts and grants. Responsible for creating annual and semi-annual reports.

• Processes gifts, pledges, online gifts and event services, matching gifts, deferred gifts, and other contributions. Ensures accurate processing, receipting, and reporting.
• Assists in preparing reports for the WMU Foundation’s annual audit and tax filings.
• Answers phone calls and responds to emails from donors, alumni and University staff to resolve problems with gift records. Performs timely follow-up as needed to resolve issues.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• One year's relevant experience.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Keen attention to detail.

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2025-04-30