Job Description

This role supports day-to-day accounting and operational activities and will play a key part in transitioning accounting functions fully in-house. While not currently an accounting-heavy position, it is expected to grow into one over the next 12–18 months as reliance on an external accounting service is phased out.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial reports, break down results, and present summaries to the Board of Directors.Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including approximately 4–5 weekly transactions through in-house checking accounts.Manage petty cash and oversee the use of check scanners.Process deposits and serve as the liaison between the organization and the external accounting service during the transition period.Pull financial reports, including Profit & Loss statements.Maintain and support general ledger activity and journal entries.Perform high-volume multitasking and handle frequent phone communication.

Essential Skills

3-5+ years of experience in general ledger, QuickBooks, invoicing, journal entry, accounts payable.Proficient in QuickBooks.Ability to pull and interpret financial reports, including Profit & Loss statements.Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Working knowledge of General Ledger and journal entries.Comfortable working in a transitioning environment and taking on increasing responsibility over time.Strong phone presence and customer service skills are essential.

Work Environment

The position is onsite at the congregation. It offers a flexible environment with benefits such as school holidays off, Jewish holidays off, and flexibility with family leave. The working hours are Monday to Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM and Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Herndon, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $31.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Herndon,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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