Accountant (Part-Time)
Location: Arlington, VA
Type: Part Time
Min. Experience: Mid Level
Position: Accountant Date: March 2026
Reports to: Controller Status: Part-time (20 hrs /week)
Department: Finance & Administration
Position Summary
The Accountant is responsible for the preparation and coordination of accounts receivable and accounts payable, and for assisting the Controller with a multitude of accounting/financial functions, including monthly reconciliations and customer and vendor maintenance.
Major Responsibilities
Assist the Controller with daily accounting operations, including, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Reports to: Controller Status: Part-time (20 hrs /week)
Department: Finance & Administration
Position Summary
The Accountant is responsible for the preparation and coordination of accounts receivable and accounts payable, and for assisting the Controller with a multitude of accounting/financial functions, including monthly reconciliations and customer and vendor maintenance.
Major Responsibilities
Assist the Controller with daily accounting operations, including, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Enter vendor bills and invoices into the accounting system
- Verify accuracy of invoice details (amount, vendor, coding, approvals)
- Ensure timely processing of payments to vendors
- Maintain accurate vendor accounts
- Maintain organized records of payables and supporting documents
- Match receipts with charges on credit card statements and verify accurate coding
- Assist with resolving discrepancies or vendor inquiries
- Create and issue customer invoices
- Monitor outstanding receivables and aging reports
- Follow up with customers on past-due balances
- Apply incoming payments to the correct customer accounts
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date AR records
- Assist with monthly closing and annual year-end close
- Other duties assigned by the VP of Finance and the controller
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of Accounting Principles
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects, solve problems under pressure, and to pay close attention to detail.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in the accounting field, to include payables, receivables, general ledger account cycle, and reconciliation experience.
- Must have accounting systems experience. Preferably in Sage Intacct, Bill.com, and CRM system
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
