Senior Accountant @ Democratic National Committee (DNC)

The staff accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of revenue, expense, and balance sheet accounts. Other responsibilities within the accounting department will be assigned on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities:

Prepares journal entries for many types of transactions across multiple entities
Prepares month end cash reconciliations
Monitors invoice approval and payment status status, and follows up with reviewers to ensure timely payment
Confirms the proper GL coding of outgoing payments
Updates reconciliation of restricted funds to reflect payments made
Reviews all expenses charged to a credit card, ensuring both proper GL coding is recorded and proper documentation is obtained.
Reviews staff expense reports
Oversees accounting associate position
Assist in the monthly close process, including cash reconciliations
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 relevant field) or 4+ years of relevant experience
Knowledge of general accounting procedures
Proficient in data entry and management

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
Strong experience with spreadsheet software
Experience with Sage Intacct and automated accounts payable software preferred

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. The starting salary for the Senior Accountant position is $90,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:

- Paid time off, including Federal holidays, open leave, and personal days;

- 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;

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to DNC employees and their dependents at no cost to staff;

- Pre-tax Flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents.