Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Democracy Defenders Action is a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to restoring American democracy by upholding the rule of law and safeguarding elections. The Accounting Manager will manage and streamline financial operations across the organization, ensuring compliance, maintaining internal controls, and optimizing financial systems to support the mission effectively.
Responsibilities
- Define and own a comprehensive month-end and year-end close process, performing most of the monthly account reconciliations
- Manage and review the account reconciliations and other work done by our part-time contracted bookkeeper
- Help develop and maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls
- Manage and upgrade processes and systems for expense reimbursement and credit cards (Ramp) and Accounts Payable (Bill.com)
- Actively manage daily cash flow and oversee inter-company cost-sharing structures
- Ensure strict compliance with GAAP accrual-based accounting, and other relevant financial regulations
- Record and track vendor agreements
- Ensure compliance with sales tax requirements with the assistance of an outside consultant
- Record and track restricted donations, including maintaining comprehensive backup documentation and managing grant agreements
- Take the lead role in preparing for and guiding the organization through the annual financial audit and preparation of the Federal Forms 990 and various state filings
- Additional tasks and special projects as directed
Skills
- Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
- 6-10 years of accounting experience
- Proven accounting experience, with strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online
- Proficiency in accrual-based GAAP accounting required
- Highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain meticulous documentation
- Unwavering commitment to defeating election sabotage and denial, fighting autocracy, and building a resilient democracy; Experience (professional, volunteer, or otherwise) advancing democracy, election integrity, and the rule of law
- Commitment to diversity and inclusivity and an ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs
- CPA preferred but not required
- Preference for candidates with nonprofit accounting experience
- Preference for demonstrated experience with restricted grant management and tracking restricted funds
- Preference for demonstrated experience managing inter-company cost-sharing
- Familiarity assessing and leveraging accounting tech tools (ex: Ramp, Bill.com), integrations, and automation workflows
Benefits
- For full time employees, DDA provides a comprehensive benefits package including 20+ days of PTO
- 12 holidays
- Health insurance (100% paid for employee and 50% paid for family)
- 401K with match
- Tech and home office stipends
- Coworking space access
- Recurring teambuilding opportunities
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