Data Specialist

About Kettering:
Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.

Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.

To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.

Three to five years of experience in accounting or a related field.

Using a computer and applicable software applications; providing customer service;

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.

• RESPECT
  : for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
• INTEGRITY
  : including accountability, transparency and ethics.
• CREATIVITY
  : fostering flexibility and innovation.
• COLLABORATION
  : across disciplines and with all partners.
• EXCELLENCE
  : in all we do

Posting Information

Posting Number SP00473

Posting Date 02/17/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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.

Prepare Donor tax receipts and gift acknowledgment letters in compliance with IRS gift accounting regulations. Enter contact reports for correspondence.

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.

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Kettering University, 1700 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504