Accounting Associate — Detail‑Oriented & Excel‑Driven

Purple Strategies; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Strategies is a corporate reputation and strategy firm with a hybrid work model, based in Alexandria, VA. This Accounting Associate role supports day-to-day accounting, including invoicing, ledgers, and reconciliations, joining a small finance team.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and solid Excel skills. In-office three days weekly with potential for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with QuickBooks or Sage Intacct; ERP systems preferred; familiarity with Bill.com and Ramp a plus.
• Proficient Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support core accounting processes, including invoicing, journal entries, general ledger entries, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with the month-end close process (e.g., preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, and supporting reporting deliverables).
• Perform day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable tasks, including general issue resolution and timely follow-up.
• Assist with payroll processing and related recordkeeping.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate coding, documentation, and timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Assist with audit and compliance support, including preparing schedules and gathering documentation for auditor requests.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage Intacct

Bill.com

Ramp

ERP systems

Excel pivot tables & VLOOKUP

Job description

Purple Strategies is a corporate reputation and strategy firm with a hybrid work model, based in Alexandria, VA. This Accounting Associate role supports day-to-day accounting, including invoicing, ledgers, and reconciliations, joining a small finance team.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and solid Excel skills. In-office three days weekly with potential for professional growth.