Accounting Administrative Assistant

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Department: Administration

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.

Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle.

Position Summary: The DCCC is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual to serve as the Accounting Administrative Assistant. This position’s primary duty is to assist the Accounting & Compliance Department in managing the DCCC’s financial activities. The ideal candidate will have entry-level experience in accounting or administration.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Responsibilities Include:

Accounting Project Management

1. Process committee disbursements - reviewing check requests for accuracy and policy compliance and ensuring supporting documents are up to date and complete
2. Assist with accounts payable process - setting up/releasing payments, transmitting payment information to relevant parties and completing documentation
3. Work with Accounting Specialist to manage committee credit card program – proofing expense reports and compiling supporting documentation
4. Reconcile monthly travel expenses booked through centralized platforms 

Compliance & FEC Responsibilities

1. Track and review committee receipts and disbursements for data integrity
2. Assist with reviewing and ensuring accuracy of data disclosed on FEC report
3. Add supporting transaction details to disbursement records in accounting database

Departmental Coordination

1. Support the department with data entry and organizing file systems
2. Maintain the department calendar and scheduling requests
3. Assist the CFO and department with other duties and projects as necessary to ensure the success of the Accounting & Compliance team

• Entry-level experience in accounting and/or administration;
• NGP experience is preferred;
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat Pro;
• Organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines required;
• Must be detail-oriented, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, and work both independently and with other departments in accomplishing goals;
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways;
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels;
• Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to equal employment opportunities.

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work
• Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns 
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues 
• Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC 
• Equity and inclusion are core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC
• More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days) 
• Paid parental leave 
• Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
• Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC 
• Monthly mobile phone stipend 
• Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only)
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Resource Groups 

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.