Senior Accountant (Government and Financial Reporting)

Stand Together is a dynamic and mission-driven organization committed to driving positive social change and empowering individuals to overcome barriers. Join our team and be part of a collaborative community that values innovation, personal responsibility, and the power of bottom-up solutions. Together, we will create a society that fosters opportunity, dignity, and well-being for all. 

Senior Accountant (Government and Financial Reporting), Stand Together Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Arlington, VA: 

• Reconcile balance sheets and bank accounts.
• Assist in month end close process each month by preparing journal entries and reviewing transactions and statements.
• Assist with annual audits. Work on deferred revenue and prepaid reconciliations for election reporting.
• Facilitate the accounts payable process between the vendors and end users for election related invoices.
• Reconcile, prepare, and provide feedback on journal entries for compliance and election reporting.
• Ensure accuracy, and timely payment and reporting.
• Collaborate with multiple teams across the Accounting and Finance Capability.
• Assist in government filings for state, local, and national races.
• Facilitate timely and accurate processing of electoral invoices.
• Collaborate with the political team on best practices from an accounting point of view to connect their needs.
• Perform complex reconciliations and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Understand and provide coaching on coding for electoral invoices.

• Employer requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 3 years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Of the required experience, must have:
• 3 years of experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel functions such as vlookup, formulas, pivot tables;
• 3 years of experience in Balance Sheet Reconciliations;
• 3 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting; and2 years of experience in Bank Reconciliations.
• Telecommuting permitted up to 3 days per week.

• A meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans – especially the least fortunate
• A vision-driven community of over 1,000 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of others
• Competitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curve
• Generous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vesting
• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Our flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take leave as needed
• A purchasing credit card to use for business expenses
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel separate from your commute
• Commuter assistance plans to offset the cost of commuting into our headquarters (on-site parking or metro)
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through Principle Based Management and other industry specific programs

Stand Together helps social entrepreneurs supercharge their efforts to help people improve their lives. We connect them with passionate partners and the resources necessary to make a greater difference.  Through our philanthropic community, we tackle some of the nation's biggest challenges so that every person has the opportunity to realize their extraordinary potential. Stand Together partners with people from diverse perspectives and backgrounds—including people in education, business, community non-profits, and public policy—to accomplish more together than any of us could on our own.   

Our Values Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Principle Based Management® (PBM®). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, PBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees.    

We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.