Accounting Associate: Excel-Driven, Hybrid Role

Purple Strategies; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Purple Strategies in Alexandria, VA, is seeking an Accounting Associate to join the finance team. This full-time role supports invoicing, general ledger, journal entries, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and audit support, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement using Excel.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, and experience with QuickBooks or Sage Intacct.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or another ERP system preferred; familiarity with Bill.com and Ramp a plus
• Working knowledge of AP/AR and broad accounting functions
• Solid Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas, with an interest in streamlining processes
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools thoughtfully and responsibly to enhance work product while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy
• Detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Public accounting or internship experience a plus
• Embodiment of Purple’s values: Adaptable, Collaborative, Curious, Innovative, Industrious, Respectful

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 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
• Help maintain organized documentation for core accounting processes
• Use Excel to organize and validate data sets (e.g., pivots, lookups, embedded formulas) and flag discrepancies; support efforts to automate recurring processes
• Support ad-hoc projects and cross-functional requests as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage Intacct

ERP systems

Bill.com

Ramp

Job description

Purple Strategies in Alexandria, VA, is seeking an Accounting Associate to join the finance team. This full-time role supports invoicing, general ledger, journal entries, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and audit support, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement using Excel.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, and experience with QuickBooks or Sage Intacct.