Staff Accountant

About the Organization

Since 2016, Across the Aisle™ — a nonpartisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization — has been providing young Americans (ages 14 to 35) with opportunities to learn, lead, and find bipartisan solutions to our country’s biggest challenges. 

We work with experts from both sides of the aisle to empower voters with reliable facts and a framework to make their own informed decisions. Our leadership programs identify and prepare students and early-career professionals from both parties for decision-making positions on Capitol Hill, in the executive branch, and in other public service roles. Our core policy areas include fiscal issues like the national debt and the federal budget, as well as entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare.

Ready to use your time and talents to make a meaningful difference? Let’s talk.

Position Description

Across the Aisle™ is hiring a Staff Accountant, who will be responsible for providing day-to-day support for the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting activities, and payroll of 20 employees. They will manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the corporate credit card program. For now, the  Staff Accountant will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer, with input from the Board treasurer.  

Core Duties

• Preparation of general ledger entries, reconciliations, revenue accounting, and related operational accounting, such as accounts payable and receivable
• Track and reconcile donations, grants, and contributions in collaboration with the development and operations team
• Assist with external audit preparation and documentation.
• Manage payroll: new hires, preparing payroll files, ensuring proper deductions, managing 3rd party payroll platform (Gusto)  
• Manage corporate credit card program – code and enter charges into the accounting system in a timely manner
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements
• Serve as a liaison with our program leads and coordinators to help track project budgets and resolve any discrepancies
• Support the financial month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process
• Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Other notable projects as assigned

Skills, Qualifications, and Aptitudes:

• 3+ years of accounting/finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant area.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Experience with accounting software (Sage Intacct a plus, but not required)
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
• Strong quantitative aptitude
• Accuracy and attention to detail, able to meet assigned deadlines in an organized fashion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives
• Ability to work collaboratively and comfortably with all levels of employees and management
• High degree of personal ethics and discretion
• Experience in the nonprofit sector, or on political campaigns, is a big plus