Gift Processor (Accounting Technician II)

Classificaiton: Accounting Technician II
Department: Central Development
Sub-Division:
Salary Range: $4,037 - $4,498 per month
Appointment Type: Ongoing
Time Base: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you'll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences-including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.


Job Summary:
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

A strong foundation of supporters is essential to enhancing academic innovation, empowering students, transforming campus structures and enriching the community. Through gifts large and small, Cal State Fullerton elevates the potential of our remarkable students. The office of Central Development is dedicated to increasing community, tradition, and contributions to the University by working together with the campus community. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Gift Processor (Accounting Technician II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, and integrity.

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.


Essential Qualifications:
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.


Preferred Qualifications:
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.


Special Working Conditions:
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Must be able to work the annual commencement ceremonies.


Additional Information:
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 CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy 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 currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

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: Jan 22, 2026 (9:00 PM)

Apply online at: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/551531/gift-processor-accounting-technician-ii







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