Position Summary:

The DNC is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Accounting Team. This team member will liaise across all departments of the organization as well as with external partners and vendors to ensure accurate accounting, prompt payment of invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and other disbursements. Other responsibilities within the Accounting Team will be assigned on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities:

Download daily credit card and bank transactions and summarizes them
Download monthly bank statements and prepare cash reconciliation templates
Reconciles each deposit into a cash account against transaction reports, and works with external vendors to resolve discrepancies
Monitors the accounting department inbox and responds to questions from vendors and staff
Verifies vendor information and creates vendor profiles
Sets up outgoing bank transfers and creates ACH or wire templates as needed
Review, audit, and process employee expense claims and credit cards, ensuring valid business justifications and itemized receipt
Assist in the monthly close process
Assist in interim and annual audits with external auditors
Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or 1-3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of general accounting procedures
Proficient in data entry and management
Strong experience with spreadsheet software
Experience with Sage Intacct and automated accounts payable software preferred

Skills:

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work cohesively with other staff members
Strong time management skills
Confidentiality
Ability to communicate concisely across multiple media

Salary: The starting salary for the Staff Accountant position is $60,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.

Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Benefits:

The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:

Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents

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