ABOUT US
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, fee and fair elections, effective and accountable government, and a just and inclusive society. In addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for our democracy.
Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge our political system to be more open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. We believe experimentation, learning, and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system, whether it is our organization or the American political system. As grantmakers, we focus on listening and being of service to our grantees, who are visionaries and our collaborators, and on ways we can more deeply embed diversity, equity, and inclusion as our values central to the success of our work and mission. To learn more, visit www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Finance team ensures that Democracy Fund staff and partners have the financial tools and resources they need to advance our mission of a more inclusive, multiracial democracy. From leading our budgeting and forecasting processes, to sending timely payments to partners, to continually innovating our financial infrastructure, the Finance team plays a critical role in delivering decision-ready financial information and analysis to staff across the organization.
Democracy Fund is seeking a highly-organized and tech-savvy Senior Staff Accountant, Operations to support our accounting, payroll, and payable processes, ensuring that staff, grantees, and vendors have the resources to help our democracy work better every day.
The Senior Staff Accountant will be primarily responsible for general ledger accounting, monthly reconciliations, payroll, and accounts payable oversight. The ideal candidate will be an experienced accountant familiar with end-to-end accounting processes and delivering timely, accurate financial data to inform organizational decision-making. This is a high-touch role that works across the organization, so the ideal candidate must bring a passion for customer service, while bringing patience and empathy to their interactions with their colleagues, as well as our grantees and vendors.
The Senior Staff Accountant, Operations will join an established Finance team, playing a critical role in optimizing systems and processes that make our finance functions more efficient, nimble, and responsive to the evolving needs of a growing organization. The Senior Staff Accountant, Operations will also provide finance support to Democracy Fund Voice, a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, and will report to the Controller.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
DAY-TO-DAY SYSTEMS AND MONTH-END CLOSE
PAYROLL PROCESSING
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
ANNUAL AUDITS AND 990S PREPARATION
TEAM LEADER AND MEMBER
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
SALARY
Salary range begins at $116,064 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not be considered. Take this opportunity to tell us about yourself and why you're interested in joining our team. No calls, please.
Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking voices and expertise from people from across the political spectrum. Our board, staff, advisors, and grantees include republicans, democrats, and independents. Democracy Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of all ages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.
ABOUT US
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in…
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not be considered. Take this opportunity to tell us about yourself and why you're interested in joining our team. No calls, please.
Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking voices and expertise from people from across the political spectrum. Our board, staff, advisors, and grantees include republicans, democrats, and independents. Democracy Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of all ages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not…