A renowned entrepreneur and co-founder of The Home Depot, Arthur M. Blank is now recognized for his values-based Blank Family of Businesses (BFOB) and as one of America’s leading philanthropists through The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (AMBFF). All his industry-leading businesses and the Blank Family Foundation operate on six core values: Put People First, Listen and Respond, Include Everyone, Innovate Continuously, Lead by Example, Give Back to Others.
After over 25 years and over $1 billion in giving, the foundation has committed to significantly escalating the impact of its philanthropy over the next 10+ years. This milestone coincides with deeper participation among the next generation of Blank family members on the board and in advisory capacities, partnering around their shared core beliefs, including the Jewish value of tikkun olam (“heal and repair the world”) and seeking a fuller realization of American ideals.
The foundation works across several programmatic areas, including Youth Development, Democracy, Environment, Atlanta’s Westside, Mental Health and Well-being. The foundation also manages a large portfolio of founder-led initiatives and associate-led giving committees that operate across the Blank Family of Businesses. Geographically, much of the foundation’s work prioritizes Georgia (with a focus on Atlanta) and Montana, while also considering the potential for greater national impact and influence.
AMBFF’s Finance & Grant Management team is looking for a resourceful and independent full-time Staff Accountant. This position is responsible for full-cycle GAAP accounting for The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, as well as preparing annual budgets/forecasts, cash flow, ad-hoc projects, and assisting with the annual audit report and preparing the IRS Form 990. The ideal candidate will be an inquisitive over-communicator, that asks great questions, is always willing to learn, wants to continuously improve and believes in providing superior customer service.
This role is in office, Monday - Friday.
Role and Responsibilities
- Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts in compliance with GAAP.
- Reconcile cash weekly and complete monthly bank reconciliations.
- Prepare journal entries, analyses, intercompany tie-outs, and account reconciliations.
- Support preparation of monthly management reporting packages.
- Vendor maintenance and contract management.
- Provide systems support for internal users of Papersave (accounts payable) and Concur (expense reports).
- Perform ad-hoc internal reporting and analysis.
- Consistently meet processing and reporting deadlines.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; 1-3 years of experience.
- Experience in full-cycle month-end close and analysis.
- Solid understanding of GAAP.
- Thrives in a small team environment with moderate-to-low supervision; positive attitude; excellent oral and communication skills; excellent time management and organizational skills; excellent customer services skills; high level of attention to detail.
- A strong desire to contribute to the mission of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
- Ability to act with discretion when handling confidential information
- Humility, flexibility, self-awareness, accessibility, curiosity, a sense of humor, and the ability to work with grace under pressure.
Preferred Skills
- Software Experience in Microsoft Office especially Excel.
- Experience and expertise in private foundation accounting.
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