**Position Details** Position Information **Requisition Number** S4772P **Home Org Name** Advancement Finance **Division Name** Senior VP, Advancement **Position Title** Gift Accounting Supervisor **Job Class Code** OA27 **Appointment Status** Full-time **Part-time FTE** **Limited Term** No **Limited Term Length** **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, andIRS 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. MaximizesCRM 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 withCASE andIRS 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 **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. Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications **Minimum Skills and Abilities** **Minimum Technology Skills** **Minimum License and Certifications** Desired Qualifications **Desired Qualifications** Posting Detail Information **Salary Range** $49,680-$84,450 **Job Category** Business/Accounting/Finance **Working Hours if Non-Traditional** **City position is located in:** Auburn **State position is located:** Alabama **List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position** **Posting Date** 09/19/2025 **Closing Date** **Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement** It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more. **Special Instructions to Applicants** **Quick Link for Internal Postings** https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56054 **Documents Needed to Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter **Optional Documents**