data specialist Arlington, VA
Job description
Are you looking to make a difference in the world by helping to advance freedom and democracy? Are you energized by working at the intersection of US foreign policy, global humanitarian impact, and entrepreneurship?
Spirit of America seeks a Data Processing Assistant to support a dynamic and growing finance team. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team that is making a unique contribution to America’s security, prosperity, and leadership in the world. The Data Processing Assistant will report to Spirit of America's Database and Research Manager.
Spirit of America’s size and scope has increased significantly in each of the last five years. A Data Processing Assistant is committed to supporting a team that is innovative, collaborative, and driven to meet the expanding needs of the organization in meeting its mission. This is an exciting time to join a rapidly growing team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and run reports in Salesforce, identifying areas in need of cleaning.
- Clean up data in Excel using formulas.
- Conduct mass uploads to Salesforce via 2 different methods (data loader and data import wizard).
- Write the help text and description for existing Salesforce Fields.
- Catalog existing fields and record type layouts.
- Identifying dummy/test accounts.
- Make suggestions for system enhancements and assist with system upgrades.
- Naming and filing electronic documents following the defined naming conventions
- Organizing data in spreadsheets.
- Reviewing reports for accuracy.
- Data entry in Salesforce, Intacct, and other financial systems.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining departmental electronic files.
- Assist with other projects and administrative tasks as needed.
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Basic understanding of relational databases, Salesforce preferred, but Blackbaud, Hubspot, Zoho, etc. is also useful.
- Understanding of Sage Intacct and Nexonia is a merit.
- Familiarity with expense reports and invoices is desirable.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A proven interest in data.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in both one-on-one and group settings.
- A passion for advancing Spirit of America’s mission and sharing the organization’s unique model of private support to US missions abroad.
Spirit of America
Spirit of America is a nonprofit citizen service organization founded in response to the attacks of 9/11. Our mission is to engage citizens in preserving the promise of a free and better life. We do this by working alongside troops and diplomats to support their safety and success, promoting values shared by Americans and our allies, strengthening relationships with allies, friends, and partners, and demonstrating that the United States is a friend to all who seek a better life. We are officially approved by Congress and the Department of Defense to work alongside deployed US troops and provide private assistance in support of their missions.
Spirit of America helps our troops and diplomats build trust and goodwill, prevent conflict, and strengthen America’s security. Our work saves and improves lives. In the world’s toughest places, people experience the best of who Americans are and what we stand for.
Spirit of America offers a competitive salary and compensation package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, paid professional development, and 403b contribution match.
www.spiritofamerica.org
Spirit of America is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.
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