Political Compliance Associate

Beacon Research; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Research is seeking an Associate to support client teams while ensuring compliance in campaign contributions. The role involves data management and assisting senior members in financial reconciliations. Ideal candidates will possess a strong ethical foundation, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel, making impactful contributions in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with 4% match

3-5 weeks paid vacation based on tenure

Paid volunteer hours

$150 home office stipend

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, Bachelor's preferred.
• At least 2 years campaign experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process campaign contributions into compliance and accounting databases.
• Assist senior members with weekly client deliverables.
• Track and process expenses for clients.

Skills

Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets

Attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Ethical and values integrity

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

NGP/EveryAction software

Job description

MBA Consulting Group is a compliance and accounting firm serving the progressive community. Our team-based approach is unique in the compliance community. We believe that by focusing on our employees’ well-being and workplace culture, and working together as a team toward a common goal, we empower our employees to deliver above average services to the progressive community. Therefore, in addition to the following duties and qualifications, we ask that each employee positively impact the culture of the company through a strong work ethic, and willingness to help their coworkers.

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender, and non-binary people to apply.

Position Summary

An Associate at MBA will be assigned to one or more client teams depending on the size and complexities of the client(s) to which they are assigned. Associates are primarily responsible for entering the data and keeping client records up-to-date to allow the senior members of the team to more easily respond to the client and problem solve. Although the most junior position in the firm, it is also the most critical since many of the decisions we will make, either on behalf of the client, or with regard to internal structure, depend on the work the Associates do.

Key Responsibilities

• Process campaign contributions into compliance and accounting databases.
• Screen for and address any compliance issues with campaign contributions.
• Assist senior members of the team with weekly client deliverables; such as the cash-on-hand report.
• Assist senior members of the team with monthly and quarterly reconciliations.
• Generate simplified income and expense reports as needed.
• Track and process expenses for the client.
• Correspond with vendors and donors on client’s behalf.
• Assists senior members of the team with disbursements for accounts payable . Produce consistent results.
• Other duties as assigned
  

Experience and Qualifications

• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets
• Familiarity with NGP/EveryAction software
• Familiarity with Online search engines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Ability to be dynamic and adapt to meet the organization’s changing needs
• Ethical and values integrity
• Enjoy working closely with others of diverse backgrounds and personalities
• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years campaign experience with state or federal campaign finance law compliance preferred
  

Core Values

• Deliver excellent services
• Support colleagues
• Support company objectives
• Support the company’s community involvement

Compensation Package

Salary:

$60,000-$75,000 per year

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage 100% covered by MBA
• STD and Life Insurance covered by MBA
• LTD
• 401k after 90 days with a 4% match
• Participation in the Employee Sponsored Ownership Plan after working 1 year and 1000 hours
• 11 paid holidays and an additional floating holiday
• Paid Vacation:
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation during year 1
  • 4 weeks of paid vacation starting year 3
  • 5 weeks of paid vacation starting year 5
• 12 sick days per year
• 8 paid volunteer hours annually
• $150 per month home office stipend

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

MBA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.