Job Description

Do you possess prior finance or accounting experience and have an interest in being on the front lines of exciting political agendas? This political media firm is seeking temporary support for around six months through a Finance Assistant role. In this position, you will coordinate and assist with managing lots of financial moving parts – from large wire transfers to managing invoicing processes start-to-finish – the successful candidate is someone with excellent interpersonal skills, enjoys a hyper-speed pace of work and exhibits reliability in work product. The ideal candidate is a strong team player with a real knack for numbers and strong technical skills.

About the Job:

• Perform data entry and bookkeeping functions, including processing receipts and preparing budgets.
• Initiate, track, and monitor the transfer of electronic funds and reconcile discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage accounts payable and issue disbursements.
• Assist with financial analysis, research, and reviews.
• Assist with administrative tasks, recordkeeping, and internal communication.
• Conduct data entry to ensure accurate tracking of details.
• Compile financial data and create and update reports using Excel and QuickBooks.
• Support the team with accounting and general administrative functions as needed.

About the Culture:

• Exciting opportunities to be a part of a political environment with exposure to high-profile key players.
• This firm offers work/life balance.

About You:

• Mathematically-minded. At least one year of bookkeeping, accounting or finance experience is required. Candidates who have worked on Capitol Hill, a political campaign or adjacent are highly encouraged to apply!
• Detail-oriented. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is essential for this role.
• Adaptable. You are eager to learn from others, but you are resourceful when solving problems.
• Scrupulous. You have a natural ability for noting inconsistencies or pinpointing errors in documents, especially with numbers.
• Service oriented. You are a team-player with an authentic delivery and work well in fast-paced environments.

To apply, please send a resume to apply@hawthornelane.com. 

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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