About Us 

Public Policy Holding Co. (PPHC) is a group of premier advisory firms specializing in government affairs, public relations, strategic research, grassroots influence and digital campaign solutions. Together, our companies work with over 1,200 corporate clients, institutions and coalitions to define and advance policy goals, manage risk, shape public opinion, and orchestrate issue advocacy campaigns on their behalf. 

Position Overview 

The Manager role is a newly created position due to growth and will be a key member of the expanding Accounting & Control team.  The Manager’s primary job function is to provide support with bookkeeping and clerical accounting functions, with key areas of focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and client account business management.  This is a “hands on” position, as the Manager will be relied on heavily to maintain and update financial records and accounting databases for member companies with a high level of speed and accuracy. This role requires flexibility to work outside of core business hours as needed to meet deadlines. This position will report to the Washington, D.C. office 3 days per week.

As a Manager you will be responsible for: 

• Contract Compliance: Read and understand client contracts and extrapolate the necessary information for the Control & Accounting team, ensuring compliance with all contracts. 
• Vendor Payments: Ensure all bills for vendors are paid in an accurate and timely manner; monitor the status of ongoing payments and outstanding payables; investigate and reconcile any irregularities. 
• Accrual-Based Accounting: Perform accrual-based accounting functions and high-volume AP and AR reconciliations. 
• Month-End/Quarter-End Close: Support and assist with accounting processes related to month end/quarter end close, cash reporting, journal entries, and financial analysis. 
• Data Entry: Maintain up to date and accurate information via data entry in accounting systems. 
• Financial Documentation: Maintain organized financial documentation, including invoices, receipts, and supporting records for all financial transactions for audit and compliance purposes. 
• Special Projects: Provide operational and administrative support to PPHC leadership team with special projects as assigned. 

To be successful, you will need: 

• Corporate accounting/finance experience 
• Experience reviewing and interpreting contracts 
• Experience with high volume AP and AR 
• Proficiency in MS Office suite; primarily Excel 
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition (ASC-606) 
• Sense of urgency; willingness and ability to meet and exceed established deadlines 
• High level of detail and demonstrated work output with minimal errors 
• Willingness and excitement to continually learn and develop in the role 
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, and frequent customer interactions 
• Proven ability to operate with integrity and ethics, and maintain highest levels of confidentiality 
• A “Can – Do” Attitude 

We prefer that you also have: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university 
• Experience with Maconomy or similar software 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive yearly bonus structure based on performance 
• Generous PTO policy of 21 days per year for all full-time employees  
• 401K plan with traditional and Roth options 
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and families 
• Opportunities to enroll in Flexible Spending 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 the essential functions. 

Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. PPHC does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.