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, we’re 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 Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for the processing of vendor invoices and payments in an accurate, efficient and timely manner in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, the Analyst will review employee expenses and corporate credit card reports for reimbursements, and assist with other accounting duties, as needed.

As the Accounts Payable Analyst, you’ll be reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, Payroll & Expenditures.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices via ZIP system and our NetSuite ERP system from receipt through accounts payable entry, including working with various departments to ensure proper coding of vendor invoices.

• Ensure the timely processing of payments by working closely with the accounting team.

• Communicate with internal and external consultants/vendors, including monitoring of timely department approval of invoices and resolving billing issues.

• Prepare credit card accrual entry and serve as backup for the monthly accrual entry.

• Serve as backup for the preparation of Form 1099s annually, Form 1042s annually, and any other tax filings assigned by finance team leadership.

• Review employee expenses and corporate card reports in Concur to ensure compliance with Foundation travel & expense policies.

• Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

• Other duties as assigned by the finance team leadership.

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

• Process all invoices timely and in compliance with the terms of vendor agreement.

• Provide exceptional customer service to all vendors to resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.

• Resolve all vendor invoices or payment discrepancies.

• Regularly review and refine the payable process with the assistance of the Accounting Manager, Payroll & Expenditures to reduce inefficiencies and strengthen controls.

• Review expense reports timely and in compliance with Travel & Expense policy.

• Optimize time and resource allocation to ensure high-quality, on-schedule delivery across all key initiatives.

• Deliver exceptional, clear written and verbal customer service across all organization levels and external vendors.

Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounts payable experience; not-for-profit experience a plus

• Strong working knowledge of Excel, NetSuite, ZIP, and Concur preferred

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a high bar for accuracy

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

The salary range for this role is between $51,965 and $64,980. 

This is a hybrid role based at our Chicago office. 

For an overview of our benefits package, including insurance, paid time off, retirement & more, please visit https://www.obama.org/careers/.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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 [email protected] if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.