Finance Operations Associate (Temporary, Hybrid)

About the role

Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) is hiring a part-time, temporary Finance Operations Associate in Alexandria, Virginia (DMV area), working hybrid with occasional on-site presence. The role provides targeted support to the Finance team during peak processing periods, handling pledge processing, payment and deposit review, account coordination, data entry and records support. It is about 20 hours per week, with an anticipated engagement of roughly six months.

Key responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely processing of donor pledges, payments, deposits and related financial records during peak periods.
• Enter, verify and reconcile pledge and payment information across donor databases, spreadsheets and other organizational systems.
• Review pledge forms, payment documentation and account information to ensure accuracy, completeness and proper fund allocation.
• Monitor payment activity, identify discrepancies or irregularities and communicate concerns to Finance leadership.
• Coordinate with Finance, Development and account owners to resolve processing issues and keep account records accurate.
• Maintain organized financial and donor documentation following procedures for data integrity, confidentiality and record retention.
• Manage processing tasks within set timelines to minimize backlogs.

Required profile

• 1+ year of experience in finance, accounting, donor processing, payment processing, accounts receivable, cash receipts, data entry or similar administrative operations.
• Experience resolving discrepancies and processing errors with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated accurate, high-volume data entry and detailed record keeping.
• Ability to work independently with spreadsheets and established procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with spreadsheet tools and accurate data entry.
• Ability to learn and use organizational databases, donor records systems, account portals and other required tools.