Environment America Fiscal Administrator – Washington, DC

Organization: Environment America

Job Title: Fiscal Administrator

Location: Washington, DC

Hours, Benefits and Compensation: Full time, Salary ranges from $23,750 to $30,000 depending on experience. The benefits package includes educational loan assistance for qualified staff, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, parental leave, and a dependent care assistance program. Health care is provided for experienced applicants; entry-level staff may elect to join our health care plan through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Opportunities for advancement, travel and additional training are available

Position Dates: Start ASAP

Application Deadline: July 1st, 2012

Posted On: June 26th, 2012

Organization Overview

We all want clean air, clean water and open spaces, but it takes independent research and tough-minded advocacy to win concrete results for our environment, especially when powerful interests stand in the way of environmental progress. That’s the idea behind Environment America. We are a federation of 29 state environmental groups working towards a cleaner, greener and healthier future. We speak out and take action at the local, state and national levels to improve the quality of our environment and our lives.

Our Washington, DC advocacy office represents the Environment America federation in federal policy matters. Our roots at the state level give Environment America a unique “outside the beltway” perspective on the issues, while our state staff, national field organizers and members across all 50 states provide the grassroots power necessary to enact change at the federal level.

Description

In any fast-paced, dynamic nonprofit, a stable and efficient work environment is critical for success. The administrator works with Environment America’s administrative director to handle the financial management of the organization and provide organizational support to Environment America’s staff in DC and around the country.

Responsibilities

• Financial Operations: Maintain the organization’s financial records using the QuickBooks accounting program; handle accounts payable and receivables, track income and produce financial reports. Coordinate the annual audit & tax preparation process with our outside accountants.

• Personnel Management: Process payroll for 70 staff; maintain attendance and vacation tracking systems; and manage our 401k benefit.

• Corporate Maintenance: complete annual charitable solicitation filings and other corporate filings in all necessary locations; prepare financial reports for the board of directors.

• Organizational development: work with other members of the administrative team to help organize meetings and trainings; participate in national trainings.

Qualifications

We see a highly motivated individual with a strong commitment to protecting the air we breathe, water we drink and places we love. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of bookkeeping or accounting either through previous experience or education. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as excellent computer skills including Excel, Word and Outlook; strong problem solving skills as and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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