Staff Accountant Job at Multistate, Arlington, VA

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  • Multistate
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

About MultiState

MultiState is a full-service state and local government relations firm. We exist to make the extraordinary expected so our clients can act with confidence to achieve their goals. Serving Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and nonprofits, MultiState offers a comprehensive suite of services including legislative and regulatory tracking, strategic advocacy campaigns, and access to an extensive network of experienced lobbyists.

MultiState is also a member company of Public Policy Holding Company, Inc., providing us with the unique ability to collaborate with both domestic and international leading government relations and public affairs firms to best serve client needs and to provide employees with the benefits that come from working in a publicly traded company.

Position Description

The Staff Accountant is a key member of the Finance and Administration Team. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our firm and association management clients through providing accounting and operational support. To be successful in this role, you will need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.

As a Staff Accountant, you will: 

  • Provide accounting support to association management clients and their team members, including financial reporting and analysis, budget management, invoicing, and compliance support.

  • Build strong, trust-based relationships with the primary liaisons to MultiState’s association clients to facilitate smooth financial operations.

  • Provide accounting support to MultiState’s Lobbying Compliance solution.

  • Maintain organized financial documentation, including invoices, receipts, and supporting records for all financial transactions for audit and compliance purposes.

  • Adhere to financial procedures, ensuring alignment with company policy and industry standards.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure financial data aligns with company targets.

  • Handle billing processes through ensuring all bills for vendors are paid in an accurate and timely manner; monitor vendor payments and reconcile irregularities as needed.

  • Provide financial, operational, and administrative support to the leadership team for special projects as assigned.

To be successful, you will need:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

  • Strong mathematical and analytical abilities

  • The ability to write clearly, concisely, and expeditiously 

  • Demonstrated success prioritizing and completing tasks and projects

  • Proven ability to operate with integrity and ethics and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality

  • High level of detail and demonstrated work output with little/no errors

  • Sense of urgency; willingness and ability to meet and exceed established deadlines 

  • Organizational agility and a team player

We prefer that you have:

  • Strong Google and / or Microsoft Office skills, including Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets

  • Experience with Quickbooks, Docusign, and Trello

What We Offer: 

  • Unlimited PTO policy 

  • Coverage options for employees and families Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, including HSA option

  • 12 weeks paid Maternity/Paternity leave

  • 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options

  • Opportunities to enroll in Flexible Spending accounts and Commuting accounts

  • Company paid basic life insurance of $50,000, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage 

  • Company paid access to a wide range of health and well-being resources and services including telephonic counseling, legal advice, and other services

Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MultiState is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. MultiState does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, writing/research sample, and two references via email to bkramer@multistate.us. Please reference “Staff Accountant” in the subject line of your email.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours

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