Accounting Coordinator

ROCS Grad Staffing; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A small collaborative organization in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking an early-career accounting professional for a hands-on role. This position provides detailed exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations, ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment. Starting as temporary, the role offers potential for permanence. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and experience in finance or bookkeeping.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance-related experience.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable preferred.
• Familiarity with financial systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage accounts payable and invoice entries.
• Assist with accounts receivable and tracking payments.
• Create and manage invoices for sponsorships and memberships.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain financial records.
• Support internal accounting processes and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

This is a great opportunity to join a small, collaborative organization and gain hands‑on accounting experience in a supportive team environment. You will work closely with a lean accounting department that manages financial operations related to memberships, events, and sponsorships.

This role offers exposure to multiple areas of accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations. It is an excellent fit for someone early in their accounting career who enjoys detailed work, thrives in structured environments, and wants to build strong foundational accounting skills.

This position will start as a temporary opportunity with the potential to convert to a longer‑term or permanent role for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage accounts payable, including invoice entry and payment processing
• Assist with accounts receivable, including applying payments and tracking incoming funds
• Create and manage invoices for sponsorships, memberships, and other payments
• Verify and close financial batches within internal systems
• Perform credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Complete bank reconciliations and assist with maintaining accurate financial records
• Maintain organized documentation of financial transactions and support internal accounting processes
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

Requirements

• 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance‑related experience
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or reconciliations preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with financial systems
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to follow established processes and execute tasks accurately
• Comfortable working within a small team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred but not required
• Experience with association management systems (AMS) or nonprofit accounting is a plus