Description
Popular Democracy is a network of 47 grassroots organizations across 32 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico that unapologetically demand transformational change for Black, brown, and low-income communities. We upend politics as usual to forge a representative, multiracial government and society where we all thrive — no exceptions.
The nonprofit organization Popular Democracy is hiring a full-time, union-represented Senior Staff Accountant to join its finance team. This remote role (with potential occasional travel or hybrid work for D.C.-area residents) manages full-cycle accounting, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and audit preparations across multiple progressive entities.
Overview
Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 annually (determined strictly by a non-negotiable Collective Bargaining Agreement salary scale).
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt (Union position represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild).
Location: Remote (U.S. national). Candidates near Washington, D.C., may work hybrid 1–2 days/week; others travel occasionally for retreats and meetings.
Experience: Estimated ~10 years of relevant experience, though skills-based fit is prioritized over exact years.
Benefits: Generous package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, 15 vacation days (first year), 12 sick days, and additional holiday PTO.
Key Responsibilities
AP & AR System Management: Lead invoice creation, payment collections, credit card expense reviews, vendor communications, and 1099 tax preparation.
Financial Closing & Reconciliations: Book banking, investment, and stock donation activities. Perform monthly closing duties, process semi-monthly payroll/benefits entries, and reconcile balance sheet schedules (prepaids, fixed assets, deposits).
Multi-Entity Billing: Manage complex inter-entity staff billing, entering necessary journal entries and generating cross-entity invoices.
Process Optimization: Drive efficiency changes across internal financial procedures and support year-end audit and tax preparation.
Requirements & Qualifications
Core Experience: Demonstrated background in financial accounting systems, with a strong preference for nonprofit environments and GAAP standards.
Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required; advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) are used daily.
Software Competencies (Plusses): Prior experience with Sage Intacct, Paylocity Finance (Airbase), Workday Adaptive Insights, or Salesforce is highly valued.
Work Style: Exceptional attention to detail, ability to handle multi-entity environments, and strong independence in resolving billing discrepancies.
Values Alignment: A clear commitment to social, racial, and economic justice.
Hiring Process
Applicants must complete two rounds of group interviews and a job simulation exercise, followed by a reference check.