Position: Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable
Reports to: Controller
Organization Description:
The Voter Participation Center (VPC) is the nation's largest non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to registering and mobilizing voters from the New American Majority (NAM) – people of color, unmarried women and young people – who make up the majority of the potential electorate but have been historically underrepresented in political participation and power. Using direct mail, digital and social media outreach, guided by rigorous data science and experimentation, and working closely with a multitude of partner organizations, VPC connects with millions of voters each year, building the foundation for a more representative democracy.
Over 17 years VPC has helped more than 5.6 million people register to vote. In 2020, as COVID-19 shut down most forms of in-person voter contact, VPC helped more than 4.6 million people apply to vote by mail & cast ballots, registered more than 1.6 million people, and assisted millions of voters in voting early and safely to reduce pressures on polling places on Election Day.
VPC programs are flexible, nimble and scalable. VPC is driven by a commitment to constant research, testing, experimentation and evaluation, and thus offers many of the most cost effective, proven, high-impact programs in the civic engagement field.
The Center for Voter Information (CVI) is VPC's partner organization, and is a separate but affiliated 501(c)4 non-profit that works to engage both the NAM as well as members of the broader electorate who share their values.
Position Description:
The Staff Accountant A/P is responsible for accounts payable, month-end, and other general accounting assistance to the finance team. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Staff Accountant A/P will be responsible for assisting the Controller with day-to-day accounting and financial duties as well as special projects. The Staff Accountant A/P will also support the Controller in strengthening inter-departmental communications and other staff engagement initiatives vital to the success of the organization. The Staff Accountant A/P is a permanent full-time exempt position.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Performing day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions, including allocation of due-to / due-from costs
Receiving and processing Accounting mail
Preparing, analyzing, and processing AP & corporate/employee credit card transactions to include tracking receipts and reconciling payments
Responsible for coding of expenses to proper GL accounts
Preparing journal entries -- maintaining and reconciling ledger accounts
Setting up new records for vendors, consultants/contractors, and new employees in accounting system
Responsible for troubleshooting and correcting system errors relating to AP and expenses
Responding to and ensuring that all accounts payable inquiries are answered on a timely basis
Accounts Receivable (backup responsibilities): Administer aspects of the accounts receivable/cash receipts system including recording of contributions and deposits
Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor's degree in accounting
A minimum 3 years of accounting and finance experience
Knowledge of the nonprofit arena
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet required deadlines
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with employees, senior leadership and external partners
High proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel and Word
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000. This is a full-time position. Candidates must be willing to re-locate to the Washington DC area, once the pandemic is over. This is not a permanent telework position. VPC and CVI offer an excellent benefits package, including 100% coverage of healthcare premiums.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references. Interested Candidates can APPLY HERE. References are not contacted until you are notified.
VPC/CVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly value the leadership of people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and other traditionally marginalized communities, and encourage diverse candidates to apply.
--Jobsthatareleft is a listserv run by GAINPOWER.org and Amy Pritchard. Contact us at JTAL@gainpower.org if you have any questions.
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "GAIN POWER: Jobs That Are Left" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to jobsthatareleft+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/jobsthatareleft/590b9a5c-fa3a-4fa1-bf4d-ccd65eacf733n%40googlegroups.com.