Accounting Assistant Job Listing at Kelly Services in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 10056056)

Description

Accounting Assistant – Temp-to-Hire
Location: Alexandria, VA (Kingstowne/Springfield area)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM (flexible to regular full-time hours depending on candidate needs)
Work Setup: On-site only

A growing digital agency in Alexandria is looking for an Accounting Assistant to support their accounting and office operations teams. This is a temp-to-hire role offering an hourly rate of $31.25–$36/hr during the temporary period and converting to a $65,000–$75,000 salary once brought on permanently.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you'll help keep the financial and administrative side of the business running smoothly. Your days will include a mix of accounting support, office coordination, and occasional HR and event tasks. You'll work closely with a small, collaborative team that values accuracy, communication, and a positive attitude.

Key Areas You'll Support

• Entering and organizing financial data and helping maintain accurate records in QuickBooks Online and Excel

• Tracking transactions, collecting receipts, and assisting with subscription/recurring payment organization

• Handling front-desk responsibilities such as greeting visitors, answering calls, and keeping shared spaces tidy

• Assisting with updates to internal HR documents and supporting basic HR-related tasks

• Coordinating office needs like supplies, lunches, and meeting setups

• Helping with small company gatherings and events throughout the year

• Providing general administrative support to leadership as needed

What We're Looking For

• QuickBooks experience required

• 2+ years of prior accounting experience

• Strong skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Clear, professional communication skills

• Organized, dependable, and proactive in follow-through

• A friendly, team-oriented approach and willingness to pitch in where needed

What Makes This a Great Opportunity

• Hands-on experience across accounting, HR, and office operations

• Creative environment where business, tech, and design intersect

• Direct collaboration with company leadership

• Supportive, close-knit team that values continual improvement

If you enjoy a mix of structure, numbers, and people-focused tasks—and you want a role with long-term potential—this could be a great next step. Apply today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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