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Purple Strategies3 weeks ago

Accountant

Hybrid · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown
Industry
Corporate Reputation and Strategy

Job Summary

Accountant on a six-month fixed-term assignment leading core accounting processes including invoicing, journal entries, GL support, and account reconciliations; support the month-end close; manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities with timely follow-up; partner with internal teams to ensure accurate coding, documentation, and timely processing of invoices and payments; assist with audits and compliance, maintaining internal controls; use Excel to analyze and validate data sets (pivot tables, lookups, embedded formulas) and identify discrepancies, with a view to automating recurring processes; support ad-hoc projects and cross-functional requests; role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–4 years of accounting experience, QuickBooks experience, and strong Excel skills; preferred familiarity with ASC 606; hybrid work arrangement in Alexandria, VA three days a week.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 1–4 years of relevant accounting experience
  • QuickBooks experience required
  • Sage Intacct experience preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of AP/AR and broad accounting functions
  • Experience supporting audits and handling documentation requests
  • Excellent Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Vlookup, embedded formulas) and ability to automate processes
  • Attention to detail, organized, deadline-driven, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Public accounting experience a plus
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