Organizing Bookkeeper

DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA INC • New York, NY

2d • $65,500

About The Position

Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States, with over 105,000 members and chapters across the country. We believe that working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few. We are a political and activist organization, not a party. Through community and campus-based chapters, DSA members use a variety of tactics, from legislative to direct action, to fight for reforms that empower working people. DSA is a big tent, multi-tendency organization that welcomes everyone committed to democratic socialism.

DSA is seeking an experienced finance professional for an Organizing Bookkeeper position. This position will report to the Finance Director and work closely with other staff to develop and strengthen Democratic Socialists of America’s financial management.

Requirements

• Experience in a professional finance role with a nonprofit or advocacy group
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Quickbooks; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging trainings and presentations
• Empathy and understanding of the needs and challenges of volunteer treasurers
• Detail-oriented and data and deadline driven
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Exceptional listening, interpersonal, and general communication skills.
• A strong relationship-builder and team player
• Self-starter that can efficiently manage multiple projects at once and use limited resources effectively
• Handles high pressure situations with positive attitude, tact and professionalism
• Commitment to democratic socialist, feminist, anti-racist, anti-heterosexist and pro-worker action and identify as a socialist and be grounded in democratic socialist politics; general agreement with the positions and perspectives of DSA and YDSA

Nice To Haves

• Experience with in DSA chapter leadership
• Popular or political education background
• Immediate to advanced knowledge of Airtable, or a similar cloud-based platforms
• Ability to remain neutral in a highly charged political environment
• Creativity
• Sense of humor

Responsibilities

• Work with the Finance staff and DSA’s Budget and Finance Committee to develop trainings for chapter treasurers; support chapters with financial questions as needed
• Work with Finance and Organizing staff to develop guides and policies for National Committee treasurers; support committees with financial questions as needed
• Audit and update DSA National resources available for chapter and National Committee treasurers
• Support chapter treasurers as they move through the incorporation process; assist chapters in setting up fiscal policies and procedures
• Calculate chapter dues share payments on a monthly basis; calculate chapter bonus payments on a quarterly basis
• (Potential) Review and process expense reports for chapter treasurers operating under DSA’s EIN
• Track billing to chapters, and DSA Fund, for tools and other reimbursable expenses on a quarterly or monthly basis
• Calculate monthly organizing software expenses by chapter and National Committees
• Review and process scholarship payments for attendees to events hosted by DSA National and partner organizations
• Work with the Finance staff to review and process grant payments issued by DSA National

Benefits

• We offer employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their spouse/partner and/or dependent children, and three weeks of vacation in the first year of employment, then four weeks each year thereafter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees