Staff Accountant

Democratic National Committee • Washington, DC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Sage Intacct and automated accounts payable software preferred
• 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

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 banking information, and creates vendor profiles
• Sets up outgoing bank transfers, and creates ACH or wire templates as needed
• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level