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Raising The Village
Political Compliance Manager
Aristotle
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • District of Columbia, Washington
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💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per year
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Prepare and file Federal and State campaign finance reports with appropriate agencies.
- Prepare and file lobbying, pay-to-play and non-profit tax forms for clients as needed.
- Import or enter receipt and disbursement activity and HR files in PAC software.
- Serve as primary point of contact and overall relationship manager for assigned customers.
- Perform banking services (account set-up, deposits, check preparation, ledger, and reconciliation) for client PACs.
- Screen proposed contributions against prohibitions and limits; track disbursement limits and prohibitions.
- Develop detailed operating procedures for each client and assist in new client software conversions and custom programming needs.
- Train clients on proper use of the software to meet their PAC program goals and objectives.
- Prepare financial and PAC management reports and letters to accompany disbursements as needed.
- Respond to client requests in a timely manner and establish/maintain positive client relationships.
- Work with Compliance and Development teams to resolve client data or functionality issues.
- Attend events and conferences as a representative of the company and department.
- Contribute to team operations, help train new employees, support team members when coverage is needed, and meet multiple statutory deadlines.
Requirements
- BA/BS in accounting, political science, business, or related field.
- 1+ years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in filing federal (required) and state (desirable) campaign finance reports.
- Campaign finance filing experience explicitly required (please identify specific experience).
- Professional and interpersonal skills required to develop and foster positive relationships.
- Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Proficiency in Microsoft software suite and tools, including Excel.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, as well as a part of a team.
- General knowledge of the legislative process and interest in politics.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Desired: Training or experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
- Desired: Experience in filing Federal or state lobbying disclosure reports.
- Desired: Experience in filing non-profit tax returns (990, 1120 POL).
- Desired: Facility with QuickBooks.
- Desired: Basic HTML knowledge.
