Senior Accountant

About the Opportunity

The primary purpose of this position is to perform accounting and financial analysis for specific Foundation departments. With training, assistance, and guidance from Finance leadership, the position supports financial transactions and reporting for specified departments. The position will cross train and provide support for payroll processing and related payroll tasks. 

The position collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief of Strategy and Analysis, Finance, and Sr. Accounting Manager to confirm that the Foundation’s financial processes and procedures are compliant with Foundation standard operating practices as well as state and federal laws. The position reports to the Director of Audit and Accounting Services. 

The Clinton Foundation Finance Department is responsible for recording, reporting, and monitoring financial matters and supports the mission of the Foundation. Finance Department members collaborate with programmatic, development, and departmental colleagues to develop program specific budgets and staffing plans as well as assist with the strategic plans of the Foundation. Certain members of the Finance Department also work closely with members of the Human Resources team on matters related to compensation and benefits.

Core Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Perform monthly close process, reporting, and financial analyses. 
• Review transactions for proper accounting treatment.
• Maintain schedules for various internal and external functions. 
• Assist budget owners by providing analysis of financial data to support decision making and strategies. 
• Participate in quarterly and annual budget meetings. 
• Assist with implementation of improved or new financial systems and procedures for assigned departments. 
• Provide financial support for management and senior leadership. 
• Assist with review, reconciliation, and processing of bi-weekly multi-state, multi-location payroll for US based Foundation employees.
•  Research discrepancies, reconcile, and prepare ad hoc reporting for payroll purposes. 
• Collaborate with HR and assist with additional payroll related tasks for processing, auditing, and/or reporting.
• Collaborate with finance leadership and the finance team on ongoing development of policies, processes, and standards needed for compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness. 
• Assist in financial audits and implement audit recommendations. 

Minimum Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 6 years of professional experience in the field in positions of increasing responsibility.
• At least 1 of those years must have included either managing people or managing projects to completion.
• Payroll processing experience preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP, fund accounting; ability to analyze financial statements and communicate results to management and leadership; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of accounting software; experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge a plus; proficient with computers, a variety of software applications, and Microsoft Office.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with database reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of all matters related to compensation.
• Ability to analyze/learn financial, payroll, and HRIS computer-based systems.
• Knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Ability to work in a varying schedule including nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays.

Compensation & Benefits

• Our best estimate of the compensation range for this opportunity is $67K annually. This range is based on Little Rock market rates.  We look forward to discussing our compensation pricing strategy, and your expectations, throughout the interview process. Please also note, the Clinton Foundation prides itself on offering a generous benefits package at little to no cost to employees - take a look at our benefits page, so you can get a full picture of our total rewards offerings.

About the Clinton Foundation

Building on a lifetime of public service, President Clinton established the Clinton Foundation on the simple belief that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, everyone has a responsibility to act, and we all do better when we work together. For nearly two decades, that premise has energized the work of the Foundation in overcoming complex challenges and improving the lives of people across the United States and around the world.

As an operating foundation, we work on issues directly or with strategic partners from the business, government, and nonprofit sectors to create economic opportunity, improve public health, and inspire civic engagement and service. Our programs are designed to make a real difference today while serving as proven models for tomorrow. The goal of every effort is to use available resources to get better results faster – at the lowest possible cost.

We firmly believe that when diverse groups of people bring resources together in the spirit of true cooperation, transformative ideas will emerge to drive life-changing action.

The Clinton Foundation is committed to public health and to the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues, visitors, and volunteers.  As such, we have adopted a policy requiring all employees whose positions require them to be on site to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to meet the legal guidelines for an exemption.

Learn more at http://www.clintonfoundation.org, on Facebook at Facebook.com/ClintonFoundation and on Twitter @ClintonFdn.

About the Clinton Presidential Center

The Clinton Presidential Center offers a unique perspective of the work – past, present, and future – of the 42nd President of the United States William Jefferson Clinton. Through year-round educational and cultural opportunities for visitors of all ages, it reflects President Clinton’s lifetime commitment to advancing opportunity for everybody, instilling responsibility throughout our society, and cultivating a sense of community within our great nation.

The Clinton Center is home to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, the Little Rock offices of the Clinton Foundation, the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, and is a managing partner of the Presidential Leadership Scholars program. The Clinton Center is located in a 29-acre city park along the Arkansas River and is also home to the Clinton Museum store and the award-winning restaurant 42 bar and table.

Learn more at www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org, www.facebook.com/clintoncenter, and @ClintonCenter on Twitter and Instagram.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Clinton Foundation maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations.