Staff Accountant

democrats.org; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) matching

Pre-tax flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is hiring a Staff Accountant to join the Accounting Team in Washington, DC. The role supports across departments and external partners to ensure accurate accounting, timely payments, and proper employee reimbursements.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, vendor inquiries, and assisting with month-end close and audits. 60k starting salary with full-time exempt status and SEIU Local-500 representation.

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

Responsibilities

• Download daily credit card and bank transactions and summarize them
• Download monthly bank statements and prepare cash reconciliation templates
• Reconcile deposits into cash accounts and work with vendors to resolve discrepancies
• Monitor accounting inbox and respond to questions from vendors and staff
• Set up outgoing bank transfers and create ACH or wire templates
• Review, audit, and process employee expense claims and cards with proper receipts
• Assist in the monthly close process
• Assist in interim and annual audits with external auditors
• Other duties to support the department and the DNC's mission

Skills

Data entry

Spreadsheet proficiency

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Cross-team communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or 1-3 years experience

Tools

Sage Intacct

Automated AP software

Job description

We’re hiring! Are you fired up to elect Democrats up and down the ticket?

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
• 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
• 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.

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