Location: Washington, DC
Starting Salary Range: $45,000-55,000
Position Overview:
American Rights at Work, a nonprofit advocacy organization focused on protecting and advancing workers’ rights to organize and bargain collectively, seeks a full-time Finance Officer/Assistant to Board Chair.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Finance & Accounting

• Prepares and reviews program budgets, forecasts, operating results, financial reports and 990 tax returns in compliance with government regulations.
• Processes accounts payable and accounts receivable. Prepares balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and bank reconciliations (monthly).
• Enters vendor invoices into QuickBooks accounting system and produces weekly aging reports to ensure vendor payments.
• Manages and maintains expense distribution, documentation, and reimbursement.
• Assists in preparing audit schedules and reports as required and oversees the implementation of 501c(3) and 501 c(4) status.
• Serves as a liaison to Directors and staff, assisting them with accounting-related issues and other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director.
• Responsible for maintaining corporate bylaws, articles of incorporation and corporate resolution for both organizations American Rights at Work (501c4) and American Rights at Work Foundation (501c3).

• Point of contact for all employees regarding benefit enrollment, benefit questions and problem resolution, benefit termination and COBRA enrollment.
• Implements benefits open enrollment, communication to employees, and enrollment problem resolution. Acts as a liaison with insurance benefits vendors for day-to-day problem solving including claims issues.
• Administers bi-weekly payroll functions, changes in payroll deductions, maintains the organization's personnel records and tracks vacation and leave schedules.
• Conducts new hire orientation for staff members and interns.

• Using discretion and good judgment, assists the Chair with administrative tasks including drafting correspondence, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel and logistics, and general office organization.
• Serves as the main point of contact for the Chair.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience
• Successful financial management experience and knowledge of associated software, including QuickBooks, and application of financial policies.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency with Excel
• Excellent organizational skills, including time and project management
• Must be detail oriented, accurate and reliable
• Ability to prioritize and handle several projects simultaneously
• Uses expertise, independent judgment, and professional discretion in accomplishing work and coordinating the work of staff on projects related to financial management and Board support.

Application Instructions

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