Entry-level Campaign Finance Assistant

Hawthorne Lane; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Paid time off

Work/life balance

Job summary

A boutique accounting firm in Northern Virginia seeks an entry-level professional to handle bookkeeping and financial analysis. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in business or finance, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to client service. The firm offers a friendly work environment and competitive benefits, including a comprehensive healthcare plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.
• Prior bookkeeping or accounting experience ideal.
• Must be able to communicate flawlessly and provide exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Enter financial data and maintain accurate bookkeeping records.
• Process receipts, prepare budgets, manage payables, and handle disbursements.
• Support administrative operations including internal recordkeeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or finance

Job description

Base pay range

$45,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr

Do you enjoy blending your love for numbers with polished communication skills? A boutique accounting and compliance firm with Republican ties is seeking a detail-oriented, numbers-savvy, and self-motivated professional to join their team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a passion for politics and a strong sense of organization who thrives in a dynamic, client-focused setting. Reporting directly to the managing partner, this role combines bookkeeping, data entry, financial analysis, and administrative support. If you're someone who brings energy, accuracy, and professionalism to every task, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter financial data and maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a range of political clients.
• Process receipts, prepare budgets, manage payables, and handle disbursements.
• Conduct financial analysis and research to support client reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of state and federal campaign finance disclosures.
• Support administrative operations, including internal recordkeeping and client communication.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• This friendly company offers work/life balance and a collegial work environment.
• Benefits include a comprehensive healthcare plan and paid time off.

What We’re Looking For

• Academic. Bachelor’s degree is preferred, ideally with a strong academic record and a focus on business, economics, or finance.
• Mathematically-minded. Prior bookkeeping or accounting experience ideal.
• Precise. You have excellent attention to detail and a natural ability to stay organized.
• Adaptable. You are eager to learn from others, but you are resourceful when solving problems.
• Committed. This position requires a minimum two-year commitment.
• Client-centered. You communicate flawlessly and provide practiced customer service in your interactions with others.
• Northern Virginia. You can easily commute to a non-metro accessible location in Northern Virginia.

EEO Statement

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Administrative

Industries

• Accounting and Financial Services