League of Conservation Voters

Contribution Accountant
Finance Department

Based in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
(Hybrid)

 

Department: Finance
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Revenue
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Remote Work Eligibility: Yes; Regular Hybrid Work
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: D
Salary Range (depending on qualified experience): $81,337-$96,637

General Description:
The League of Conservation Voters, Inc. (“LCV”), a non-profit organization, builds political power to protect people and the planet. We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice, and strengthening our democracy lead to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs, and a more just, equitable, and sustainable planet for all.

For more than 50 years, LCV has fought for solutions to the interconnected threats our environment and democracy face. We do so by working with and holding elected officials accountable, mobilizing, organizing, and building grassroots power in communities, electing candidates who share our values, and partnering with and supporting our 30+ state affiliates across the country.

LCV is hiring a Contribution Accountant who will be responsible for reconciling the revenue (AR) accounting process within the LCV family of organizations, including LCV, LCV Education Fund, LCV Action Fund, and LCV Victory Fund. This position works closely with the Senior Revenue Accountant, Development, and the Legal and Strategic Initiatives departments to ensure timely and accurate reporting and reconciliations.

This position is classified as “Regular Hybrid Work”, which means the position is assigned to an LCV office where they spend one to four days per week and work the rest of the week remotely. This position is required to work in-person in the Washington, DC office a minimum of two days per week.

General working conditions:
Operate in a professional office or home office environment, and routinely use standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, phones,  photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.
Largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Communicates with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms.

Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting documentation for revenues and receivables. Record payments for Accounts Receivables.
• Manage bank account deposits and work with the Development team to identify the source of funds. Ensure all revenue is received and accounted for in bank accounts.
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
• Adhere to financial policies and month-close timelines.
• Prepare assigned reconciliations through FloQast timely.
• Ensure all records of incoming donations and grant revenue in the accounting database are accurate.
• Monitor daily Engage deposits and reports and manage caging General Ledger entries.
• Manage Stripe revenue entries and assist in the preparation of Stripe reports.
• Manage weekly mail openings in the LCV’s DC office, log and check deposits, track and record in Salesforce and Sage.
• Support the Senior Revenue Accountant with monthly reconciliation of receipts with Development and against various revenue related reports including reports in Salesforce.
• Support revenue reports’ source information, entries and running of different revenue and cash reports.
• Assist in the creation of various schedules and feeder documents around revenue for major processes and projects, e.g., 990, Audit, Financial Statements, Cash Report, Balance Sheet Report, Asset Reports and FEC and state compliance reports and filings etc.
• Review funder contracts, donor list and donor giving cycles to record revenue/grant accruals in the system and be familiar with donor types and information.
• Assist the Director of Revenue with all revenue inquiries, including the annual financial statement audit.
• Serve as a backup for the Senior Revenue Accountant.
• Support Revenue process within the Budget Process and support the FP&A team around revenue analysis, and revenue components of Grant Reports.
• Support Racial Justice and Equity department goals and values work within the department.
• Travel up to 10% of the time for in-person work, including staff retreats, meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: Required - 4 years of accounting experience and 1 year experience with intercompany transactions. Understanding of GAAP Accounting and Internal Controls. Experience with AR Accounting, ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and revenue accounting software. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly expertise with Microsoft Excel. 
  • Preferred - Experience working in a non-profit, political organization or campaign; Salesforce database experience.
• Skills: Candidates must effectively manage time to meet multiple competing deadlines often under pressure. Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills, strong word processing and spreadsheet skills (Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel required, PowerPoint preferred), attentive to details, and adept at developing and maintaining systems and processes. Comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment; Ability to adapt well to new technologies and Effective time management skills. Must demonstrate initiative in problem- solving; critical thinking skills; must be able to communicate effectively with members of the Finance Team as well as staff members of other departments and vendors; self-starter, ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Racial Justice and Equity Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.

LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.

To Apply:
Send cover letter and résumé to hr@lcv.org with “Contribution Accountant” in the subject line by May 14, 2025. No phone calls please.

All employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check, employment verifications and reference checks.

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact hr@lcv.org.