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 The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting the accounting team in daily functions as needed. This includes but is not limited to the daily recording of cash transactions, general ledger preparation, reconciling between our bank accounts, ERP NetSuite system, and other Foundation systems as required. As the Staff Accountant, youll be reporting directly to the Accounting Manager. 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. The Obama Foundation will never ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process or training. All official job postings are listed and should be applied to at obama.org/careers. If you suspect a scam, please document details about the scam and report this information to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You may reach out to careers@obama.org to verify job posting validity or for support. At the Obama Foundation, we are guided by a core belief: that ordinary people working together can change history. Our mission is to inspire those people to take action, empower them to change their world for the better, and connect them so they can achieve more together than they can alone. We were founded by community organizers, so when we seek change, we do it by bringing people together. That approach begins at home, on the South Side of Chicago, where we are building the Obama Presidential Center. The Center represents a historic opportunity for Chicago: a chance to build a world-class museum and public gathering space that celebrates our nations first African American President and First Lady, steps away from where he began his career, where she was raised, and wheretogetherthey made their home. But that approach extends to all our work, whether its holding leadership training sessions in communities throughout the U.S., bringing local leaders together in countries around the world, working to support the global education of girls, or ensuring young men of color have pathways to opportunity. As President Obama has said, we cannot solve the challenges of our time unless we solve them together. So join us. For more information, please visit www.obama.org.