Accountant

Accountant

Join the George W. Bush Presidential Center, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion through public policy solutions, leadership development, and civic engagement. As an Accountant, you will play a key role within a collaborative finance team by managing day-to-day accounting operations, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring strong internal controls that help drive operational excellence in a mission-driven organization. In this role, you will apply your expertise in accounts payable, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial analysis to maintain accurate financial records, support audit and reporting processes, and contribute to continuous improvement across the accounting function.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:

We value the time and efforts of our employees. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, paid holidays

Additionally, we strive to create an optimal environment for our employees, where they can learn, grow, and thrive. We strive to create a collaborative and creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

To succeed as an Accountant, you should have:        

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CPA-track preferred, with a minimum of 3 years of professional accounting or finance experience; nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, accounts payable, financial reporting, and reconciliations, with experience supporting month-end close and audit preparation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (data analysis, pivot tables, formulas) and proficiency with accounting and financial management systems; Blackbaud Financial Edge and Concur experience preferred.
• Solid analytical, data entry, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail; professional fluency in English required and ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced finance environment.

Your responsibilities as an Accountant on our team will include:        

• Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, general ledger coding, vendor management, and ACH/check payment processing to ensure timely and accurate disbursements.
• Prepare journal entries and perform monthly general ledger reconciliations, supporting the month-end close process and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Reconcile and manage corporate credit card and purchasing card activity, ensuring compliance with internal accounting policies and documentation standards.
• Support financial reporting, audit preparation, and tax documentation, partnering with the Controller to meet internal and external reporting requirements.
• Conduct financial analysis, account research, and cross-functional communication with business partners, banks, and vendors while assisting with special projects and process improvements.

About Us

Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration. Learn more about the Bush Center at bushcenter.org. 

Put Your Accounting Expertise to Work for Impact. 

If you’re a detail-driven accounting professional ready to apply your skills in financial reporting, accounts payable, and data analysis within a mission-driven organization, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help power the financial integrity behind work that advances timeless values.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.