We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves managing financial transactions, maintaining general ledgers, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting in compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to support organizational goals and financial integrity. Responsibilities: • Maintain and update general ledgers, ensuring accurate recording and categorization of financial transactions. • Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports to verify accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. • Perform monthly reconciliations for accounts and bank statements to ensure proper balancing and accuracy. • Generate and review journal entries to support month-end close processes. • Monitor and analyze various funds, including operating, capital, and endowment accounts, on a monthly basis. • Compile accounting reports for internal use and external entities such as government agencies and grantors. • Ensure timely processing and recording of financial transactions in accordance with organizational policies. • Collaborate with department staff to promote organizational goals and maintain positive relationships. • Support initiatives aimed at membership retention and fundraising efforts. • Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment by engaging with diverse populations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Minimum of five years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least three years of supervisory experience preferred. • Proficiency in financial software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP. • Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and journal entries. • Experience with month-end close processes and bank reconciliations. • Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Excel. • Familiarity with fund accounting or public accounting, particularly in non-profit organizations, is highly desirable. • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

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Richmond, VA
onsite
Permanent
70000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves managing financial transactions, maintaining general ledgers, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting in compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to support organizational goals and financial integrity. Responsibilities: • Maintain and update general ledgers, ensuring accurate recording and categorization of financial transactions. • Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports to verify accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. • Perform monthly reconciliations for accounts and bank statements to ensure proper balancing and accuracy. • Generate and review journal entries to support month-end close processes. • Monitor and analyze various funds, including operating, capital, and endowment accounts, on a monthly basis. • Compile accounting reports for internal use and external entities such as government agencies and grantors. • Ensure timely processing and recording of financial transactions in accordance with organizational policies. • Collaborate with department staff to promote organizational goals and maintain positive relationships. • Support initiatives aimed at membership retention and fundraising efforts. • Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment by engaging with diverse populations.
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