Accounting Associate

Job Title: Associate Accountant

Location: Rockville, MD (On-site, 5 days/week)

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Hourly Rate: $30–$33/hr

Conversion Salary: $80,000 annually (Exempt)

Company Overview

A large, stable private organization in the retirement benefits and financial services sector is hiring two Associate Accountants to support continued team growth. The company manages multiple long-term financial plans for its nationwide member base and is known for its excellent employee benefits, strong leadership, and long-standing industry reputation.

Position Summary

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for two detail-oriented Associate Accountants. The ideal candidates will bring hands-on experience in accounting departments, with at least one candidate expected to have a stronger background in complex billing reconciliations. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking a long-term, stable accounting career within a mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and maintain trial balances for various accounts
• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions and lockbox deposits
• Prepare and review biweekly payroll reconciliations and journal entries
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets, prepaids, and payroll withholdings
• Maintain lease schedules and perform related reconciliations
• Assist with internal and external financial reporting
• Support audit preparation and complete ad hoc financial analysis and projects as needed
• Post and review journal entries for accuracy and compliance

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
• Prior experience working within an accounting department (internships not sufficient)
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and Pivot Tables
• Comfortable learning and working within custom in-house financial software
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Experience with complex billing or multi-entity reconciliation
• Familiarity with benefit plan administration or ERISA-regulated entities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with precision and professionalism in a fast-paced environment

Note: Candidates may be asked to complete an Excel proficiency assessment.

Work Schedule & Location

• On-site in Rockville, MD
• Monday through Friday (no remote option currently, may change in the future)
• In-office presence required during onboarding/training phase

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to transition into a permanent, full-time exempt role with strong upward mobility
• Work for a mission-aligned and well-established organization with excellent leadership
• Collaborate in a supportive and professional accounting team
• Gain exposure to meaningful work that impacts members nationwide

Outstanding Benefits Upon Conversion:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
• 100% paid prescription coverage with no deductible or copay on most generics
• Employer contributions to both a defined contribution plan (4%) and defined benefit pension (3%)
• 15 paid holidays
• Exceptional job security, quality of life, and long-term career stability

Interview Process:

1. On-site skills assessment followed by a team interview
2. Final interview with senior leadership