Purple Strategies · 10 hours ago
Accountant
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPurple Strategies is a corporate reputation and strategy firm that helps organizations address their toughest challenges. The Accountant will be a core member of the finance team, responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.
AdvertisingConsultingService Industry
Responsibilities
Own core accounting processes, including invoicing, journal entries, general ledger support, and account reconciliations
Support the month-end close process (e.g., preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, and assisting with reporting deliverables)
Manage/perform Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, including issue resolution and timely follow-up
Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate coding, documentation, and timely processing of invoices and payments
Assist with audit and compliance support, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditor requests
Maintain strong documentation and internal controls for core accounting processes
Use Excel to analyze and validate data sets (e.g., pivots, lookups, embedded formulas) and identify discrepancies; help automate and streamline recurring processes
Support ad-hoc projects and cross-functional requests as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of relevant accounting experience (not entry-level)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
QuickBooks experience required; Sage Intacct experience preferred
Strong working knowledge of AP/AR and broad accounting functions
Experience supporting audits and handling documentation requests
Excellent Excel skills, including proficient use of Pivot Tables, Vlookup, embedded formulas and the ability to use these skills to automate current processes
Detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Excellent analytical skills to manage large amounts of data
Embodiment of Purple's values: Adaptable, Collaborative, Curious, Innovative, Industrious, Respectful
Preferred
Sage Intacct experience preferred
Familiarity with ASC 606 / revenue recognition is helpful but not required
Industry experience in professional services/consulting or similar project-based environments is a plus
Public accounting experience a plus
Company
Purple Strategies
Purple Strategies is a strategy firm that specializes in political campaigns.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steve McMahon
Co-Founder and CEO
Ashley Gibaldi
Partner
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