Finance Operations Associate (Temporary, On-Site)

About the role

Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) is hiring a part-time, temporary Finance Operations Associate in Alexandria, Virginia (DMV area), with an on-site presence required. The role provides targeted support to the Finance team during peak processing periods, covering pledge processing, payment and deposit review, account coordination, data entry and records support. It works closely with Finance and Development staff to verify information, spot discrepancies and keep account information accurate. The expected engagement is about 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 systems.
• Review pledge forms, payment documentation and account information for accuracy, completeness and proper fund allocation.
• Monitor payment activity, flag discrepancies or irregularities and communicate them 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.
• Complete processing tasks within set timelines to minimize backlogs.

Required profile

• 1+ year of experience in finance, accounting, donor or 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 and account portals.