The Economic Security Project (ESP) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Accounting Manager to join its Finance team. The position reports to the Director of Finance & Administration and will be responsible for recording financial transactions, assisting in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and conducting a variety of financial analyses and other special projects. The right candidate has strong technical accounting and outstanding client service skills, operates independently with minimal direction, and enjoys working in a fast paced, mission driven environment.

The priority deadline to apply to this role is end of day September 23, 2022. All applications submitted after September 23rd may not be considered.

About Economic Security Project

We live in a time of historic economic uncertainty. The dramatic increase in unreliable work and the concentration of wealth in too few hands threatens to undermine the foundation of the modern social contract: the idea that if you work hard and play by the rules, you can get ahead in America. Low-income Americans are struggling to pay heating bills and make rent, and many in the middle class live on the financial brink as skyrocketing housing, childcare, and medical costs overwhelm stagnating incomes. Nearly 40 percent of Americans do not have enough savings on hand to cover a $400 emergency. Technological advancements threaten to accelerate these trends.

The Economic Security Project challenges this status quo by catalyzing ideas that build economic power for all Americans. As an ideas advocacy organization, disburse grants, identify gaps, develop communications research to inform the movements, and coordinate events and convenings to encourage investment and action from others. We aim to support the emerging leaders in the economic justice field and ensure they have the networks, know-how, and resources to succeed.

We’ve identified two fights we think we can win: (1) a guaranteed income that would provide an income floor for all Americans and (2) anti-monopoly action to rein in the unprecedented concentration of corporate power. We pick our fights based on our analysis of where our team can add value, where there are gaps in the existing ecosystem, and where a little push could turn an idea from a trend into a substantive intervention that improves people’s lives.

Economic Security Project is a 501(c)(3) with a 501(c)(4) sister organization, Economic Security Project Action and was co-founded by Natalie Foster and Chris Hughes, and Dorian Warren. The Economic Security Project’s Executive Director, Taylor Jo Isenberg, has over ten years of experience building complex organizations. We’ve recruited a high-caliber team of campaigners, communicators, and operators to help us realize our vision.

Job Responsibilities

Accounting (60%)

• Manage the month-end close process including accruals, account analysis, and GL reconciliations

• Review bank account and activities to record transactions and conduct month end reconciliations

• Manage the processing of accounts payable and receivable and record transactions

• Assist in the generation of grant applications and reports

• Manage the 1099 reporting and issuance process

• Assist with the preparation of year end audit documents and schedules

• Assist with special projects and general operations of the finance team

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary for this position is 73k at the national average. The final salary will depend on experience and location. This role includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

ESP provides a robust benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical, vision, dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for employees and their dependents

• Worker’s Compensation

• Long and short term disability insurance

• Basic Life Insurance with a 50K maximum

• 401K with up to a 3% match

• PTO - 120 vacation hours, 80 personal leave hours, 7 standard holidays, 4 floating holidays, and 20 hours of volunteer leave

• Cell phone service reimbursement and gym and laptop use bonuses (taxable)

• Access to commuter and flexible spending accounts

How to Apply:

Because the Economic Security Project values a diverse and representative workplace, people who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and people of all gender identities are strongly encouraged to apply. ESP is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

In lieu of a cover letter, we’re asking applicants to answer these three questions along with their resumes:

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  Why are you interested in working at Economic Security Project? (150 words)

• Can you tell me about a time you centered equity and inclusion in your current or previous roles? (150 words)

• Tell us about a time when you had to manage multiple tasks to advance other team members' priorities. (150 words)