Accounting Associate
Finance / Accounting
Reston VA Direct Hire Mar 31, 2025
Employment Enterprises, Inc. is working with one of the first national charitable consulting and management firms in the United States. We are seeking an Accounting Associate responsible for supporting the accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation and filing needs of private foundation and public charity clients. This position is onsite in Reston, Virginia and pays $50,000-$70,000 per year.

Accounting Associate Responsibilities:
  • Maintaining and updating financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Bookkeeping and managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries for client accounts.
  • Performing account reconciliations, including bank statements, credit cards, and investment accounts.
  • Assisting with the preparation for financial reports and statements.
  • Assisting with tax return preparation and the timely filing of annual returns.
  • Assisting with quarterly invoice payment processing.
  • Assisting with processing grants payments and other client expenses/disbursements (insurance premiums, credit cards, etc.).
  • Assisting with ADP payroll for each client.
  • Assisting with donor contribution management.
  • Assisting with clerical requirements of each client and program support for their foundation.
  • Detailed data entry ensures that all information is accurately recorded in company databases.
  • Database management.
  • Record keeping/document management and organization.
  • Maintaining client and company confidentiality.
  • Participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations to strengthen industry expertise.
  • Limited travel may be required to client sites and industry events.
  • Oversee other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
 
Accounting Associate Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.
  • Previous experience in accounting, particularly investment account reconciliation.
  • Strong proficiency using QuickBooks.
  • Strong analytical skills. Must be data-driven with a high degree of attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
  • Excellent judgment and integrity in handling confidential financial information.
  • Presence and poise to communicate with attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and clients.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and support client service teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and lead projects to successful conclusion.
  • Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Possesses a natural curiosity to dive deep into a problem and determine root cause.
  • Ability to thrive in sometimes ambiguous, small office environment; highly self-motivated.
  • A selfless team player with the confidence to lead with quiet humility.
  • A professional demeanor to engage with sophisticated clients and partners.
  • Interpersonal skills to communicate with clients from all walks of life, from all parts of the country.

What we offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Uncapped bonus potential
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Other fringe benefits

“Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.”

Employment Enterprises, Inc is the parent company of Temporary Solutions, Inc. Temporary Solutions is a workforce solutions company based out of 10550 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109. You can reach our recruiters about this job and more at 703-361-2220 or email recruiters@eeihr.com.

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