(Career Progress) [JOB] Revenue Accountant - LCV (Washington, DC)

LCV is hiring for a Revenue Accountant based in Washington, DC. The deadline to apply is April 17, 2022.

 

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Title: Revenue Accountant

Department: Finance

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Senior Director of Accounting

Positions Reporting to this Position:  None

Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, Hybrid

Union Position: Yes

Job Classification Level: E

Salary Range (depending on experience): $83,228-$101,138

 

General Description:

LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.

 

For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.

 

The Revenue Accountant is responsible for reconciling the revenue (AR) accounting process within the LCV family of organizations including LCV, LCV Education Fund, LCV Action Fund and LCV Victory Fund. This position works closely with the Senior Revenue Accountant, Development, and the Legal and Strategic Initiatives departments to ensure timely and accurate reporting and reconciliations.

 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for entry/posting of revenues and receivables (rev/rec) in accordance with contribution accounting and coding for restriction, as appropriate, including interest earned and revenue for 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 527 tax exempt organizations and various revenue types.
• Responsible for supporting documentation for revenues and receivables.
• Manage bank accounts deposits and work with the Development team to identify the source of funds. Ensure all revenue is received and accounted for in bank accounts.
• Support the Senior Revenue Accountant with monthly reconciliation of receipts with Development and against various revenue related reports including reports in Salesforce.
• Support the maintenance of funders in the accounting system of record.
• Adhere to financial policies and month close timelines.
• Ensure all records of incoming donations and grant revenue in the accounting database are accurate.
• Assist in the preparation of the weekly revenue report with the Senior Director of Accounting.
• Monitor daily Engage deposits and reports and manage caging General Ledger entries.
• Manage Stripe revenue entries and assist in the preparation of Stripe reports.
• Support revenue reports’ source information, entries and running of different revenue and cash reports. Support unrestricted revenue reports for the Senior Director of Accounting.
• Assist in the creation of various schedules and feeder documents around revenue for major processes and projects, e.g., 990, Audit, Financial Statements, Cash Report, Balance Sheet Report, Asset Reports and FEC and state compliance reports and filings etc.
• Support revenue deferment and recognition, revenue accruals and age trial balance and billings as applicable.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
• Review funder contracts, donor list and donor giving cycles to record revenue/grant accruals in the system and be familiar with donor types and information.
• Assist the Senior Director of Accounting with all revenue inquiries including the annual financial statement audit.
• Manage bi-weekly mail opening, logging and check deposits and tracking.
• Support Revenue process within the Budget Process and support the FP&A team around revenue analysis, and revenue components of Grant Reports.
• Support Racial Justice and Equity department goals and values work within the department.

 

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: Required - 5-7 years of accounting experience and 1 year experience with intercompany transactions. Understanding of GAAP Accounting and Internal Controls. Experience with AR Accounting, ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and revenue accounting software. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly expertise with Microsoft Excel. Preferred - Experience working in a non-profit, political organization or campaign; database experience.  
• Skills: Candidates must effectively manage time to meet multiple competing deadlines often under pressure. Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills, strong word processing and spreadsheet skills (Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel required, PowerPoint preferred), attentive to details, and adept at developing and maintaining systems and processes. Comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment; Ability to adapt well to new technologies and Effective time management skills. Must demonstrate initiative in problem-solving; critical thinking skills; must be able to communicate effectively with members of the Finance Team as well as staff members of other departments and vendors; self-starter, ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and lead on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems
• Working Conditions:  This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. The location of this position requires the employee to work from the Washington, DC office a minimum of twice a week and is a hybrid position. Applicants need to be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through April 30, 2022. 

 

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Revenue Accountant” in the subject line by April 17, 2022. No phone calls please.

 

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.