Accounting Assistant

AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities); Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) in Arlington, VA, seeks an Accounting Assistant to support accounts payable, general ledger, and treasury tasks in a hybrid, full-time role near Arlington.

You will process invoices, post journal entries, reconcile ledgers, assist with month-end and audits, and help with cash management, vendor inquiries, and reimbursements. Proficiency with MIP, Avid, Concur, and MS Excel is expected, along with strong organizational and confidential information handling.

Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of GAAP and general ledger practices.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage accounts payable, ensuring accurate coding and timely payments.
• Prepare and post basic journal entries; maintain ledger accuracy and track cash receipts, donations, grants, and contributions.
• Assist with month-end/year-end closing, bank and credit card reconciliations, and support audits and tax reporting (e.g., 1099/1096).
• Provide treasury support including cash monitoring, wire transfers, ACH payments, and employee reimbursements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

MIP

Avid

Concur

Job description

Accounting Assistant | Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC)

The Tone:

This is a full-time, hybrid role with Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC), located near Arlington, VA. AHC is a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to developing and managing affordable, workforce, and mixed-income rental housing across the Virginia, Washington DC, and Baltimore regions. The Accounting Assistant role is critical for ensuring the financial accuracy and operational efficiency of the organization’s accounts payable, general ledger, and treasury functions, directly supporting its commitment to community impact and resident services.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid - Arlington, VA
• Mission: This person ensures accurate financial records and smooth payment operations to support the organization’s housing and community services mission.
• Tech Stack: MIP, Avid, Concur, Microsoft Office, Excel

What You'll Actually Do

• Accounts Payable Management: Process and manage all incoming invoices, ensuring accurate coding, recording, and timely payment runs, while resolving discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• General Ledger & Financial Reconciliation: Prepare and post basic journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy through timely reconciliations, and track cash receipts, donations, grants, and contributions.
• Month-End & Audit Support: Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including bank and credit card reconciliations, and compile necessary documents for external audits and tax reporting like 1099/1096 forms.
• Treasury & Operational Support: Assist with basic cash monitoring by tracking daily inflows and outflows across bank accounts, provide operational support for wire transfers and ACH payments, and manage business credit card processes and employee reimbursements.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Proven experience in accounts payable or a general accounting support role, with a solid understanding of GAAP and basic general ledger accounting principles.
• Experience: Familiarity with accounting software such as MIP, Avid, or Concur, coupled with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.