Accountant (Entry Level)

About Housing Alexandria

Housing Alexandria (HALX) is a non-profit affordable housing developer and owner. Visit housingalexandria.org to learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values.

Purpose of Position

This entry-level Accountant role supports the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across HALX and its affiliated entities, with a primary focus on reconciliation and transactional accounting. The Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that corporate and property-level financial data is complete, accurate, and properly documented for monthly review.

This role requires a strong foundation in accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and eager to learn, with a focus on maintaining reliable financial records and supporting consistent reporting processes. This position reports directly to the Accounting Controller.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounting

• Perform monthly bank, general ledger, and subledger reconciliations for corporate and property accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts in accordance with accounting principles and HALX standards.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjustments, to support accurate month-end close.
• Track, investigate, and resolve variances or inconsistencies across financial records.
• Ensure all supporting documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready.
• Process and review accounts payable and receivable transactions for accuracy and proper coding.
• Assist in monitoring outstanding balances and resolving discrepancies related to receivables and payables.

Reporting & Compliance

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and supporting schedules for internal review.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain consistency between corporate and property-level financial data.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and HALX policies.
• Support audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation processes, data accuracy, and reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Controller and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial processes and workflows.

Ongoing Work

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending subject-relevant educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Actively participate in all team meetings, training sessions, and other appropriate meetings and conferences as required.
• Foster Housing Alexandria’s mission, culture, values, strategic plan, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with coursework in finance, accounting, or related subjects.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end/year-end closing.
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS, as applicable).
• Proficient financial analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in financial reporting, data analysis, and documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and independently.
• Sincere interest in career growth and support of Housing Alexandria’s mission.

Beneficial Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge in financial software and systems to streamline accounting processes and enhance reporting capabilities. Sage Intacct and Bill.com are preferred.
• Capacity to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting the position's priorities.
• Demonstrated successful experience in project management.
• Demonstrated experience in helping individuals and groups facing various challenges, including economic disadvantage, unemployment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, and inadequate housing.

Position Requirements

This role requires the team member to be in the DMV area and on-site at the Housing Alexandria corporate office for a minimum of 3 full days per week. Tuesday & Thursday are mandatory on-site days. Some weekends and evenings are required. Occasional travel in the Alexandria area may be required.

Is this position right for you?

We strongly encourage people of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Candidates with lived experience in the services we provide are highly desired. We value a diverse workplace and prioritize an inclusive climate without discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.

Research indicates that men tend to apply for jobs when they meet just 60% of the criteria, while women and people from other marginalized groups only apply if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about Housing Alexandria’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with experience. $50,000 to $55,000 annually.

Housing Alexandria’s benefits package includes 100% employer-paid individual medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. It also includes up to 5% matching 401(k), parental leave, HSA, tuition assistance, paid networking opportunities, a wellness program, robust paid time off, and more.

How to apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to resumes@housingalexandria.org. Resumes that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. Housing Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.