Finance Operations, Associate

Capstone•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Finance Operations Associate plays a key role in the daily execution and continuous improvement of Capstone’s finance operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, growing professional services environment and is passionate about data and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 1 year of full-time experience in accounting, accounts payable, or finance operations.
Solid understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting principles.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under deadlines.
Clear, professional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial information and resolve issues calmly and effectively.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, with comfort working in financial and ERP systems.
Demonstrated ownership mindset, taking responsibility for work through completion and ensuring issues are fully resolved and documented.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle AP, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payment runs via Bill.com.
Manage our expense platform, Navan, and ensure accurate GL coding and policy compliance.
Build and manage vendor and employee relationships with professionalism, timeliness, and accuracy.
Manage operational request forms (conferences, subscriptions, professional development) to ensure proper approvals and budget alignment.
Track and reconcile sales commissions.
Assist with 1099 and global vendor tax documentation.
Enter and maintain financial data within the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Prepare accounting schedules, reconciliations and reports, including prepaid and accrued expenses, amortization, COGS and timesheet.
Create and manage broader financial reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses.
Partner with business and data owners across departments to ensure accurate, timely operational data and improve accountability.
Design and implement standardized, repeatable processes.
Create and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and checklists.
Partner with stakeholders to simplify, automate, or eliminate manual steps.
Monitor process performance and continuously improve accuracy and efficiency.