<p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Three to five years of experience in accounting or a related field.</p> <p>Job Specific Required Qualifications</p> <p>Using a computer and applicable software applications; providing customer service;</p> <p>basic accounting principles and practices; applying applicable federal, state and/or local laws, rules and regulations; ability to perform mathematical calculations; tabulating, recording and balancing transactions; operating standard office equipment; researching account discrepancies; oral and written communication skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.</p> <p>Understanding and commitment to Kettering University Values</p> <p>a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.</p> <p>b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.</p> <p>c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.</p> <p>d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.</p> <p>e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do</p> <p>Posting Information</p> <p>Posting Number SP00473 Posting Date 02/17/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Percent of total time 70 Duties</p> <p>Process and account for all donations and pledges to the University, including cashier sessions, general ledger feeds, balancing daily and monthly between Advancement and Business Office systems, maintain proper gift backup documentation, maintain gift accounting database, gift reporting, prepare journal vouchers, research/analyze/problem resolution of accounting issues related to gift/pledge entry.</p> <p>Percent of total time 25 Duties</p> <p>Prepare Donor tax receipts and gift acknowledgment letters in compliance with IRS gift accounting regulations. Enter contact reports for correspondence.</p> <p>Percent of total time 5 Duties</p> <p>Manage and coordinate the payroll deduction gift process with UA and Payroll departments; maintain Gift Accounting Manual and updates as needed; assist Business Office audits; assist and back up Advancement Data Operations and Strategy Manager, and perform other duties as assigned.</p>