At The Obama Foundation, our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. We seek to build an active democratic culture where people are equipped and motivated to make change in the communities where they live, work, and play. Right here on the South Side of Chicago, were building a home for this vision, a global center for change with a range of opportunities – coordinated programming, community outreach events, educational moments, and more – that invite visitors from down the block or across the globe to turn hope into action.

Achieving our ambitious goals starts with an exceptional team built on our Hope to Action Values – Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, Community, Inclusivity, Pragmatism, Resilience, Imagination, and Hope. A Framework that anyone, anywhere, can use to build trust, activate participation, and expand opportunity in their community.

Purpose of the Role

Core Job Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Development team and senior accounting leadership to record incoming pledges and contributions, verifying that all gift data reconciles to Developments 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

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

Cash receipts for both development and earned income revenue streams are recorded daily in the ERP NetSuite system

Reconciliation of cash to bank accounts and general ledger is completed weekly; with month end close tasks prepared by the 8th business day after month end

Transactions are recorded timely and in compliance with GAAP and Foundation policies

Required Qualifications

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 Foundations 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

The salary range for this role is between $59,755 and $74,670.

This position is primarily remote with occasional on-site days as needed.

Dont check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at careers@obama.org if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.