Accounting Clerk

SUMMARY
Are you interested in an accounting role and are someone who is
detail-oriented, collaborative by nature, a quick learner, a
self-starter, and looking for your next career opportunity? If so,
we’d love to learn more about you!

kpCompanies is leading the search for an Accounting Clerk at
Margaret A Cargill Philanthropies (MACP). This is a key position on
the Finance Team helping ensure accurate and timely processing of
accounts payable, employee expense reports, and supporting various
key finance processes. This hybrid position offers you the
opportunity to experience in-person team collaboration 3 days a
week and work from home 2 days a week with a 36 hour per week
schedule. 

 

ABOUT MARGARET A. CARGILL PHILANTHROPIES
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) is the umbrella over the
grantmaking foundations created by the late Margaret Cargill:
Margaret A. Cargill Foundation and Anne Ray Foundation. MACP
provides meaningful support through long-term relationships with
strategic grantee partners across seven program domains:
Environment, Disaster Relief & Recovery, Arts & Cultures,
Teachers & Students, Animal Welfare, Quality of Life, and
Legacy & Opportunity. The collective assets of MACP place it
among the 10 largest philanthropies in the United States.

The two foundations have separate boards and investment
portfolios but share a common mission of providing meaningful
assistance and support to society, the arts, and the
environment.

Margaret A. Cargill Foundation is a private foundation that came
into existence upon Ms. Cargill’s death in August 2006. At year-end
2022, MACF’s assets are approximately $3.3 billion. 

Anne Ray Foundation is a supporting organization, which may make
grants only to beneficiary organizations specifically named by Ms.
Cargill. Year-end 2022, ARF’s assets are approximately $4.7
billion. 

MACP’s Philosophy
of Grantmaking underscores the values and guiding principles of
Margaret A. Cargill by: using education and innovation as a means
to achieve core purposes; empowering people to be self- sufficient;
maintaining a low profile while meeting the needs of others;
supporting programs that could have a broad impact, having socially
redeeming values and standards, and that value life; and relieving
suffering in times of disaster. As a core element of its
philosophy, MACP invests in long-term relationships with key
grantee organizations in order to find solutions that are
consistent with the values of both parties.

To live more fully into our philosophy of grantmaking, we
adopted a DEIJ vision statement to guide our work; view it
online here. The motivation and guidance for this diversity,
equity, inclusion, and justice work is drawn from our mission and
vision, our direction from Margaret Cargill, and the caring and
compassionate culture we strive for through work with grantees,
partners, and each other. Embracing this vision will have a
transformational influence on our organization, our partnerships,
the work we do, and the impact we ultimately seek.

MACP’s DEIJ Vision and the commitments embodied within are a
living document, a guidepost, and they will evolve as we learn and
grow. This statement is intended as a framework to guide our shared
efforts as we develop the action steps and accountability measures
necessary for the next phase of our work.

 

ABOUT THE POSITION
This position provides support to finance operations by processing
accounts payable, employee expense reports, maintaining accurate
general ledger records, and assisting with various finance tasks
such as tax compliance, financial planning, and audit preparation.
This position requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and
collaboration with other team members. 

The position reports to the Accounting Manager and is a member
of the Finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable ensuring the timely and accurate
  payment of invoices.
• Process employee expense reportensuring timely and accurate
  processing.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records related to accounts
  payable and cash transactions; post journal entries as
  necessary.
• Perform data entry to support various finance processes,
  examples include:
  • Identify and aggregate tax compliance data on alternative
    investment funds.
  • Gather peer benchmarking data for use in financial planning and
    analysis.
  • Compile investment statements and related data for use in
    annual audit preparation.
  • Assist with preparation of fair market value information for
    invested assets and other tax support as directed.
• Research and correct account discrepancies as directed.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of financial
  reports.
• Support record management and organization.
• Provide light administrative assistance for the finance
  team.
• Support MACP’s vision and commitment to diversity, equity,
  inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) by contributing to team and
  organization wide DEIJ goals and efforts.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to intercultural
  understanding and sensitivity and awareness of systemic racism and
  other forms of structural injustice.

Education, Experience, & Other Qualifications:

• An Associate degree in accounting, with relevant work
  experience preferred; or high school degree or equivalent with 2+
  years of experience directly related to the listed duties and
  responsibilities.
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite,
  particularly Excel, with the ability to learn various financial
  systems.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up and follow-through
  capabilities.
• Highly organized and motivated; ability to prioritize, manage
  multiple tasks and work independently.
• Ability to interface well with internal and external business
  associates in a professional manner and to maintain the highest
  level of confidentiality in both internal and external
  relationships.
• Adaptable to various competing demands and a resourceful
  team-player.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written
  form.

 

ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE
Our community of 115 employees brings expertise from a variety of
professional and personal experiences. We are inspired by a common
mission, shared values, and the difference we can make by working
together.

We are proud to offer a welcoming workplace that supports our
employees’ careers, health, and overall wellbeing. We supplement
that environment with activities throughout the year that promote
collaboration, learning, and fun. Reflecting our investment in
staff wellbeing, we have deepened our commitment to flexible work
schedules and have implemented an innovative new approach to work
arrangements. All MACP staff have a reduced workweek, with half-day
Fridays, year-round, with the option of working remotely up to two
days per week.

MACP’s home in Eden Prairie, Minnesota is a foundational aspect
of our identity, reflecting an organizational commitment to
sustainability, balance, and collaboration. In spring 2016, MACP
completed a major building expansion, and our LEED Platinum
certified building features include sustainable materials, outdoor
meeting areas, a fitness room, and unique art and keepsakes from
Ms. Cargill’s personal collection and others, that reflect our
grantmaking and the communities where we work. Our space is a
living reminder of our values.

Eden Prairie is part of the Twin Cities metro area including
Minneapolis and St. Paul, which has over 3 million residents and
together make up one of the metropolitan areas in the country. A
unique blend of small town and major cosmopolitan hub, both urban
cores boast a thriving business atmosphere.

For more information about MACP, please visit our website:
www.macphilanthropies.org.

 

TRAVEL
Less than 10%

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is an office setting with a designated office
or workstation at the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies office in
Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

• We practice a hybrid work schedule with the expectation that
  employees will work in-office 3 days per week with the option to
  work remote up to two days per week. This includes working in the
  office Tuesday and Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday; all
  employees work remotely on Friday.
• There may be occasions where it is required to be in-office
  more than 3 days in a week or on a day normally scheduled as a
  remote workday, depending on the role.
• We practice shared in-office workdays on Tuesdays and
  Wednesdays and shared work hours between 9am-3pm Monday-Thursday
  and 9am-12pm Friday.
• Occasionally, the person in this role may be required to adjust
  to time pressures and frequent changes. This role may require an
  irregular schedule.
• This position is primarily a sedentary role with an adjustable
  sit/stand desk.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about
  inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, attend
  meetings or events, etc.
• Occasional or intermittent physical activities may include
  bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, or climbing.
• This position requires regular use of a computer to complete
  work responsibilities. It also includes regularly working with
  other office equipment and communication technology, such as a
  videoconferencing, telephone, copy machine, and printer.
• This role also frequently performs multiple tasks
  simultaneously and works closely with others as part of a
  team.

The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions
and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to
provide a general framework of the requirements of the position.
Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not
specifically addressed in this description.

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
MACP has identified a salary range of $52,000- $58,000 for this
role. In addition to its compensation offering, MACP provides a
comprehensive benefits package consisting of generous health and
welfare benefits, PTO, and retirement wealth accumulation offerings
to support employees’ careers as well as their lives outside of
work. The actual starting salary of the candidate will be
commensurate with years, breadth, and depth of relevant experience,
education, certifications, credentials, special skills,
accomplishments, and other factors relevant to the
position. 

 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY
We know that engaging, building trust, and making a difference
relies on the collective wisdom and strength of a truly diverse
organization. With this in mind, we strongly welcome the interest
of people who bring a variety of lived experiences, including
people of color, all gender identities, people from the LGBTQ+
community, people with disabilities, and others who are excited to
contribute their skills to our work.

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies is an equal opportunity
employer, and we consider applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national
origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or
any other protected characteristic as established under law.

MACP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified
individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that
persons with disabilities are provided reasonable
accommodations.