Fair Elections Center is a national, nonpartisan voting rights and election reform 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to use litigation and advocacy to remove barriers to registration and voting, particularly those disenfranchising underrepresented and marginalized communities, and to improve election administration.
The organization litigates cutting-edge voting rights cases in federal and state court and engages in a wide variety of advocacy efforts, including: drafting election reform legislation and submitting testimony in support of positive reforms, advocating to defeat restrictive measures, producing reports on election modernization proposals and issues affecting communities of color, talking points and fact sheets, providing state voter guides for all 50 states, conducting trainings and seminars on voting issues for community organizations and their supporters, and working directly with Secretaries of State and local election officials to ensure that the right to vote is protected and expanded. We provide election law expertise to state-based civic engagement coalitions and direct help to organizations representing various communities that need help accessing the ballot as they plan their programs, encounter problems, or need help engaging elections officials.
The Fair Elections Center is seeking a full-time Finance Coordinator to assist our Finance Director with daily financial procedures. The Finance Coordinator will perform a broad range of day-to-day finance, accounting, and grant activities, including accounts payable, procurement, audit preparation, reimbursements, general bookkeeping, financial reconciliation, and other administrative tasks needed to support the Finance Director.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
• Accurately reviews, verifies, codes, and processes invoices, requisitions, and reimbursement requests into accounting software.
• Investigates and resolves any payment and accounting issues as they arise.
• Assist with credit card and bank reconciliations by compiling all pertinent documentations (receipts, contracts, payment confirmations, etc.).
• Develop and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and accounting information for management.
• Assist with budget projections and tracking all income and expenses.
• Prepare reports that outline the Fair Elections Center’s financial position regarding income, expenses, and earnings.
• Assist with payroll administration.
• Supports the Finance Director in the preparation of financial presentations, analysis, and other materials, as needed.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Organize and maintain financial records and files as needed.
Education/Experience Requirements:
• 4 years of finance experience or a related degree plus two years of finance or accounting experience.
• Familiarity with budgeting or accounting software.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
Additional qualities/attributes:
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Being flexible
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and assignments
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to Kristina Moore at [email protected]. The cover letter should be concise, compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. No phone calls please.