About Us

Arc Initiatives is a full-service political, digital, and public affairs consulting firm. Our team of experienced professionals has waged and won dozens of high-profile, high-stakes campaigns for candidates, coalitions, and causes – and we do the same thing for our clients. We are good people doing good things, and we are seeking a skilled accountant to support our growing financial operations team.

The ideal candidate will have the flexibility and drive to work in a fast-paced environment and is enthusiastic about building up and refining financial processes as our company continues to grow.

How you’ll make an impact

As a successful candidate, you will work under the Vice President of Operations in managing all financial operations of Arc Initiatives. You will be integral to the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, including the preparation of the company’s financial statements, in compliance with US GAAP, official guidelines, and other applicable requirements.

Your main responsibilities will include

• Prepares accounting entries for typical business transactions, including entering expenses and performing allocations
• Performs account reconciliations and assists with the monthly closing process
• Develops financial reports and schedules as part of the monthly package and annual audit process
• Manages the preparation of statements and bills and delivery to customers
• Maintains and/or ensures maintenance of customer records related to invoicing and bill payment
• Reviews work of billing staff to ensure accuracy, resolving inconsistencies as needed
• Creates and provides a prioritized list of customers to be invoiced
• Drafts and distributes monthly reports of invoicing and billing metrics
• Ensures that all billing actions comply with company, local, state, and federal guidelines
• Provides customer support to customers with disputes or inquiries concerning invoices or billing process
• Special Projects as assigned by the Operations Vice President or Executive Staff

Qualifications

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another related field
  
• You have 6+ years of related experience managing or working with a multi-million dollar budget
• You are proficient in Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel
• You have the ability to communicate financial information in a way that is understandable to those outside of the Finance and Accounting field
• You are a strong collaborator who enjoys learning, developing, and following best practices in partnership with a team
• You are passionate about progressive causes, including (but not limited to) health care, environmental reform, and social justice.

Please keep in mind: Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds only apply to jobs when they meet 100% of the requirements vs. their majority counterparts, which apply at a much higher rate if they meet 50-60% of the requirements. So, with that being said, if you are interested in the role, we would love to hear how you can leverage your talents to be an excellent addition to the Arc Initiatives team.

The Details

• Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000 depending on experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employer-contributed retirement plans
• Telework, transportation, and cell phone plan benefits
• This position is remote, with the office based in Washington, DC. Some travel may be required for occasional in-person meetings

Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis. To learn more about what life is like at Arc Initiatives, check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Arc Initiatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, or genetic information.