Obama Foundation

Our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world.

Staff Accountant

AccountantAccountantFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2014H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

10 days ago

Salary

$59.8K - $74.7K / year

Bachelor Degree2 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Collaborate with the Development team and senior accounting leadership to record incoming pledges and contributions, verifying that all gift data reconciles to Development’s records and reflects accurately within the general ledger • Partner with the Accounting team to process earned income cash receipts while reconciling figures against various earned income systems to maintain reporting integrity • Records other transactions as needed to maintain an accurate General Ledger • Assists with the preparation of the annual financial statement audit and IRS Form 990 and related schedules • Serves as the primary backup for key Accounting roles, maintaining operational continuity and contributing to the successful completion of collective departmental milestones • Performs other responsibilities as assigned by Finance and Accounting leadership

Job Requirements

  • 2-3 years of accounting experience; not-for-profit accounting experience a plus
  • Must have excellent math skills and attention to detail
  • Commitment to continuous learning in specialized accounting areas to effectively support the Foundation’s mission and enhance its operational impact
  • Strong track record of using time and resources effectively to achieve goals and balancing independent problem-solving with the judgment to know when to escalate prepared issues to the team
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal) and ability to work collaboratively with all departments
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities without compromising quality
  • Comfortable utilizing emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other automation software, to enhance productivity and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Commit to creating a diverse work environment

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