Organization Overview
America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community. We lead collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American's right to vote. Our organization works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to our partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. America Votes' coalition partners advocate for a broad range of issues including, but not limited to, environmental protection, public education, human and civil rights, women's choice and labor. For more information about America Votes, visit our website at www.americavotes.org.
Position Description
America Votes is seeking a detail-oriented, well organized professional to serve as accounting and operations coordinator in the compliance and finance department. The accounting and operations coordinator will contribute to America Votes organizational health by assisting in various accounts processing and reconciliation tasks, payroll processing, onboarding of new employees, and maintaining operations in the national and 11 state offices. The ideal candidate has a spirit of service, works well with others, can stay on top of information in a fast-paced environment and has some experience working with non-profit entities or campaigns. The accounting and operations coordinator will report to the director of finance and work with the entire compliance and finance team.
Location
Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities
· Prepare and process check requests and vendor requests
· Maintain files of all disbursements, including supporting documentation
· Maintain all vendor files, and organization (custodian) of financial records for audit
· Ensure an accurate and orderly accounting system and entry
· Coordinate office operations and organizational support, including ordering, storing and organization of office supplies
· Point person for operations vendors
· Point person for intake forms of all state and national staff
· Enter data for bi-monthly payroll, related taxes and benefits in a timely manner
· Processing and filing of employee paperwork and documents
· Work with outside CPA firm on accounting issues
· Perform banking services including accurate bank account reconciliation for review by senior staff and other compliance and finance team projects and duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· High professional standards, reliability, ability to adapt to last minute changes
· Strong self-initiative and the ability to work independently, take ownership of projects and follow through while exercising good judgement and discretion
· Must have knowledge of and strong commitment to progressive causes and America Votes' mission
· Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically adept at Excel
· Proficiency in working with accounting software such as QuickBooks
· Previous experience with nonprofit, advocacy or political organizations
· Effective verbal, written communication skills needed and extreme attention to detail
· Ability to work well under pressure, excellent time management skills and consistently meet deadlines
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Applicants are encouraged to review www.americavotes.org to learn more about America Votes.
Compensation
Salary ranges from $38,000 - $40,000 and is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401K.
To Apply
Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form found at https://americavotes.org/jobs/?job_id=b0e56547-bdbe-4ac8-986c-b64b2caed9ba.
If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email Caitlin Opperman at recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.
America Votes is committed to creating a dynamic, multi-cultural, diverse working environment. Candidates of color and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer.
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