Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant (Temporary to Hire) Location:Chesapeake, VA (In-Office)Schedule:36 hours per week (Half-Day Fridays) About the Opportunity A growing, multi-entity organization is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounting and administrative operations.This role reports directly to senior financial leadership and plays an important part in maintaining accurate financial records across multiple entities.This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential for the right candidate.Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) is required.Prior involvement in converting files from QuickBooks Desktop to QBO is highly preferred.Key Responsibilities Accounting & Entity Support Record and categorize bank and credit card transactions Process vendor bills, tenant receipts, owner distributions, and intercompany transfers Assist with weekly check runs and vendor payment processing Support month-end close activities Administrative Support Provide general office support including phones, copying, and document organization Assist team members with ad hoc administrative tasks as needed Qualifications Prior experience in bookkeeping, staff accounting, or accounting support roles Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks Clear written and verbal communication skills Proactive in identifying and escalating discrepancies or issues Education Associate's degree in Accounting or related field preferred Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree Systems & Software QuickBooks Online (required) QuickBooks Desktop (conversion experience strongly preferred) Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams Adobe Acrobat Pay:$21.00 - $23.00 per hour Expected hours:36.0 per week Work Location:In person.