Accounting Manager
Leadership Institute
Arlington, VA
Full Time
About Leadership Institute
The Leadership Institute is a 501 (c 3) organization that was founded in 1979 by its president, Morton C. Blackwell. LI provides training in campaigns, fundraising, grassroots organizing,
youth politics, and communications.
The Institute teaches conservatives of all ages how to succeed in politics, government, and the media. Since its founding, LI has trained more than 200,000 conservative activists, leaders, and students.
About the Opening
LI seeks a friendly, detail-oriented, and organized individual with the highest levels of personal integrity to serve as Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager supports the organization in accounting, audit, and financial control functions.
The person we are looking for is a servant leader, a team player, and a problem-solver, who is motivated by the Institute’s mission to form the next generation of conservative leaders.
Bookkeeping
Manage monthly accounting including revenue, expenses, restricted assets, depreciation, and bank reconciliation.
Lead month-close and year-close activities for speedy financial reporting and independent audit.
Annual Financial Audit
Provide project management and subject matter expertise for the Institute’s annual independent financial audit.
Treasury and Restricted Assets
Manage cash flow through daily deposits and investment management and track restricted asset activity.
Qualifications
2+ years of experience in accounting
Knowledge of accounting best practices and procedures, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
BSc or BA with preference given to degrees in accounting, business or the liberal arts; CPA designation a plus not required
Familiarity with SageIntacct desired
Highest levels of personal integrity
Highly detailed-oriented
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Alignment with and passion for the mission of the Leadership Institute
This position is in-office only; remote applicants will not be considered.
2+ years of experience in accounting
Knowledge of accounting best practices and procedures, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
BSc or BA with preference given to degrees in accounting, business or the liberal arts; CPA designation a plus not required
Familiarity with SageIntacct desired
Highest levels of personal integrity
Highly detailed-oriented
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Alignment with and passion for the mission of the Leadership Institute
This position is in-office only; remote applicants will not be considered.