**Position Title: **Finance Assistant
Reports To: Finance Director
Direct Reports: None
Classification: Full-time, exempt
Location: St. Paul office with option for remote work 1 day per week
Department: Finance
Salary: $50,000 – $70,000 commensurate with experience
About The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party:
Democrats across the country have looked to the Minnesota DFL Party as a model for how to win elections and improve people’s lives. For more than seventy years, the Minnesota DFL has worked tirelessly to enact progressive policies and provide a platform for those who need it the most. We believe that every Minnesotan has a right to stable employment with fair wages, to a proper education, to raise and provide for a family, to accessible and affordable health care, to live in safe communities, and to retire with dignity and security.
Position Summary
The Minnesota DFL Party is looking for a Finance Assistant to manage contributions, maintain data systems, and help execute a robust finance plan. This role will work directly with the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director. Individuals who apply should have excellent data management and interpersonal communication skills.
Core Responsibilities
Input contributions from online contributions, checks, and any other sources into NGP, collaborating with Comptroller to ensure contribution data meets compliance requirements
Manage routine upkeep of NGP and other databases
Manage the processing and mailing of contribution receipts
Assist the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director with fundraising events from preparation to the event itself
Communicate with donors who are looking for receipts or have questions about their donations
With the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director, manage and train the department interns
Research donors, event venues, and potential special guests
Demonstrate the highest standards of accountability to all internal stakeholders, including the Chair, Executive Director, SLT members, and staff across the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualities and Attributes For Success
High attention to detail
Enthusiasm for data management
Commitment to the principles of the DFL party and to electing Democratic candidates at every level
Collaborative, empathetic and inclusive approach to internal and external relationships.
All-hands-on-deck mindset
Adaptability and problem-solving
Ability and eagerness to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, constituencies and partners
Additional qualities that will contribute to success in this role:
Knowledge of NGP 8 and ActBlue
Skilled with Google Suite and Microsoft Office, particularly Sheets and Excel
Familiarity with FEC and MN CFB regulations