Gift Processor (Accounting Technician II)

Gift Processor (Accounting Technician II)

Reporting directly to the Director of Gift, Compliance and Data Services, the Gift Processor executes the necessary daily activities to record, document, and receipt all gifts and memberships received by the CSU Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation in a timely and accurate manner. The Gift Processor will be responsible for maintaining donor database records, conducting quality controls, processing, and maintaining monthly payroll deduction gifts, and responding to inquiries from University Advancement staff regarding gift deposits. Requires considerable judgment, initiative, and independence in all aspects of cash receipts / accounts receivable accounting. Provides considerable support for complex accounting processes and exceptional customer service to division and campus partners in person and over the phone. The Gift Processor will serve as the primary contact person for the matching gift program for CSU Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation. Other duties as assigned.

Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience which has provided thorough knowledge of financial record-keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures, and practices. Must be able to apply accounting procedures and practices to the analysis of basic accounting problems; analyze and interpret accounting data; apply problem solving techniques in finding solutions to basic accounting problems; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; use current computer word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and / or other types of records management systems, such as student accounting, cashiering and student financial aid; work independently; and make sound decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Experience in higher education. Experience with accounts receivable and / or accounts payable processing. Demonstrated proficiency with query tools to extract data from systems and the ability to analyze, validate, and prepare consolidated reports using tools such as pivot tables and financial formulas within Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated experience processing financial accounting transactions with an online financial system, maintaining financial ledgers / records, and initiating correcting entries in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and good business practices. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Microsoft Excel.

Must be able to work the annual commencement ceremonies.

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California .

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee / applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application / resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9 : 00 PM (Pacific Standard Time) / midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Application Deadline : Oct 23, 2025 (9 : 00 PM)