The staff accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of revenue, expense, and balance sheet accounts. Other responsibilities within the accounting department will be assigned on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares journal entries for many types of transactions across multiple entities
• Prepares month end cash reconciliations
• Monitors invoice approval and payment status status, and follows up with reviewers to ensure timely payment
• Confirms the proper GL coding of outgoing payments
• Updates reconciliation of restricted funds to reflect payments made 
• Reviews all expenses charged to a credit card, ensuring both proper GL coding is recorded and proper documentation is obtained.
• Reviews staff expense reports
• Oversees accounting associate position
• Assist in the monthly close process, including cash reconciliations
• Assist in interim and annual audits with external auditors
• Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or relevant field) or 4 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Proficient in data entry and management

• 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
• Strong experience with spreadsheet software
• Experience with Sage Intacct and automated accounts payable software preferred

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.

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 requires all employees to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccination status as prescribed by the CDC as a condition of employment, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law. If you seek a reasonable accommodation in relation to the DNC’s COVID-19 policy, you should speak to the HR team prior to reporting to an office location.

The DNC does not sponsor work authorization. You must have authorization to work in the United States to qualify for this position.

Benefits:

The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:

- More than 30 days of paid time off, including Federal holidays, vacation, and personal days;

- 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 4% employer match DNC 401(k) plan;

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to DNC employees and their dependents at no cost to staff;

- Pre-tax Flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents.