Compliance Associate

Company Description

Katz Compliance is a full-service campaign finance consulting firm that provides federal, state, and municipal-level compliance services for political committees. Founded by Diane Evans as Evans & Katz in 1996 and relaunched as Katz Compliance in 2023, the company has a long history of eliminating compliance-related worries for clients through FEC reporting, state and local compliance reporting, committee start-up services, systems development, strategy and fundraising campaign support, bookkeeping, and FEC enforcement action support services. Katz’s approach combines a relentless focus on the details with a system of constantly refining and honing processes and procedures.

We take pride in becoming a part of our clients’ team, not just serving as outside consultants. We are detail-oriented in order to ensure we produce professional filings, while also emphasizing efficiency and the use of technology to streamline processes. Finally, we prioritize timely and thorough communication with the committees we serve.

Position Summary

Katz Compliance is looking for a critical-thinking, self-motivated problem-solver with strong attention to detail to join our fast-paced and friendly team as a Compliance Associate. Preferred candidates will have some FEC or state campaign finance reporting experience and/or a background in one of the following fields: accounting, campaign finance, compliance or law for political committees. This position will report to the Director of Compliance.

Compliance Associates at Katz Compliance are responsible for the daily support of Senior Compliance Managers and Compliance Managers. Compliance Associates are expected to be self-motivated, have keen attention to detail, practice proactive internal communication, and be eager to help the team accomplish long- and short-term goals. This position is responsible for supporting Senior Compliance Managers with the preparation and execution of the majority of the compliance and reporting needs of all Katz Compliance clients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The essential functions of the Compliance Associate role include, but are not limited to, the following:

Compliance & Client Support (90%)

• Assist Client Managers & Senior Client Managers with all aspects of clients’ compliance services including data entry, report preparation, client communications, etc.
• Ensure contributions and disbursements are acceptable under law, timely entered into compliance software, and properly reported.
• Prepare client financial statements and required filings in a timely manner and ensure all activity is conducted in compliance with federal and state campaign finance regulations.

Special Projects (10%)

• Support the Directors, Vice President, and President by completing other duties as assigned.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the Director of Compliance or other senior staff.

A Successful Candidate Will

• Expertly collaborate with a team: Has a collaborative communication style and habitually communicates with their manager and other team members about work status. Comfortable working in a fully remote environment and understands the communication expectations that come with remote work.
• Make complex analyses and decisions: Has strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail. Enjoys problem-solving, communicates clearly, has client-facing experience, and can explain complex ideas while delivering excellent customer service.
• Take initiative: Positive, energetic, and proactive with a solution-based mindset. Able to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and meet critical, non-negotiable deadlines.
• Be discreet: Understands the confidential nature of campaign finance and compliance services. Trustworthy, understands NDAs, and can pass a background check.
• Understand the basic concepts of campaign finance: Has NGP (or other campaign finance software) experience and is eager to learn federal and state reporting expectations and regulations.
• Have relevant experience: One to two years of related experience in bookkeeping, campaign finance, operations, or another similar field.

This is a remote work position that will remain remote on an ongoing basis. Evans & Katz, now Katz Compliance, has long been a pioneer in the remote work environment and continues to prioritize work/life balance for employees while maintaining exceptional client services and data security. Katz Compliance offers flexible work schedules for everyone; however, because this is a client-facing position, there are required core work hours, Monday–Friday.

This is a full-time position with a salary range between $45,000–$60,000 annually. Katz Compliance offers 100% employer-sponsored healthcare and generous retirement benefits, along with an unlimited paid time off policy.

No formal cover letter is needed, but please include a brief description of why you are applying for this position.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Katz Compliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

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