11 Results for Gl Accountant Jobs in Chester, VA

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Advanced Specialist, GL Accountant

Hopewell, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist to support core general ledger operations for a manufacturing organization in Virginia. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating audit activities, and strengthening day-to-day accounting processes across multiple areas. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage close activities while partnering with teams involved in payroll, freight, payables, and receivables. Responsibilities: • Direct and coordinate external audit activities, ensuring requests are addressed thoroughly and supporting documentation is prepared on time. • Manage accounting for revenue-related matters, including recognition practices, rebate programs, and commission-related entries. • Oversee the integration of general ledger data from third-party payroll and freight sources and resolve discrepancies as they arise. • Drive monthly close activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by updating account structures, monitoring activity, and supporting accurate financial reporting. • Provide oversight for accounts payable and accounts receivable operations to promote accurate processing and proper financial control. • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and clear outstanding items in a timely manner. • Support legal entity audit requirements, internal control reviews, transfer pricing analysis, and documentation of current accounting procedures.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Gift & Grant Accountant

Williamsburg, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 89000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Gift & Grant Accountant to support the financial stewardship of donor-restricted and sponsored funds in Williamsburg, Virginia. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, ensuring compliance with funding terms, and delivering reliable reporting for grants, gifts, and endowments. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit or fund accounting experience, sound judgment in interpreting financial agreements, and a proactive approach to collaboration and process improvement. Responsibilities: • Oversee the full accounting administration of restricted gifts, grants, endowments, and similar funding sources, including account creation, ongoing maintenance, and final closeout activities. • Set up and manage general ledger structures, fund identifiers, project codes, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of restricted financial activity. • Prepare journal entries and complete recurring reconciliations for cash, investments, pledges, grants receivable, deferred revenue, and other related balance sheet accounts. • Support the lifecycle of sponsored and restricted funds by processing budget updates, releasing restrictions, tracking cost share, preparing billing or draw documentation when needed, and coordinating closeout requirements. • Examine grant awards, gift documentation, and related agreements to determine financial restrictions, reporting obligations, allowable spending, and compliance expectations. • Monitor transactions and fund balances to confirm expenses are correctly coded, properly supported, and aligned with donor intent, sponsor rules, institutional policy, and applicable accounting guidance. • Compile schedules and supporting materials for audits, compliance reviews, donor inquiries, and other internal or external reporting requests. • Produce regular financial reports, including budget-to-actual comparisons, fund balance summaries, and other analyses for leadership, program teams, donors, and sponsors. • Assist with month-end and year-end close by preparing account analyses, rollforwards, audit support, and financial statement schedules tied to restricted funds and endowments. • Work closely with Development, Finance, and program stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, strengthen reporting practices, and improve gift and grant accounting processes.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Richmond, VA
remote
Temporary / Contract
38 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a contract position based in Richmond, Virginia. This role is suited for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can manage core ledger activity, maintain accurate records, and deliver timely reporting in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in close processes, reconciliations, and financial analysis, along with hands-on experience using QuickBooks. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through detailed analysis, account review, and proper transaction recording. • Complete account and bank reconciliations regularly, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly. • Oversee accounts receivable records by tracking incoming payments, applying cash correctly, and following up on variances when needed. • Prepare and file monthly sales tax information in accordance with applicable reporting requirements. • Produce financial reports that provide clear insight into operating results and support management decision-making. • Enter and review journal entries with supporting documentation to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. • Use QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online to manage accounting data, support reporting needs, and improve day-to-day financial accuracy.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Williamsburg, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to support a non-profit organization in Williamsburg, Virginia through a Long-term Contract opportunity. This role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, resolving account discrepancies, and ensuring reliable reporting across key accounting areas. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Workday and a solid foundation in core accounting operations, including reconciliations, journal activity, and ledger maintenance. Responsibilities: • Perform detailed reconciliations for accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, bank accounts, and general ledger balances to ensure financial accuracy. • Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining proper supporting documentation and alignment with accounting standards. • Review financial transactions for completeness and investigate variances, exceptions, or outstanding items in a timely manner. • Support month-end and periodic close activities by validating account activity and confirming balances across multiple ledgers. • Maintain accurate records within Workday and use the system to monitor, research, and resolve accounting issues. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial information, clarify discrepancies, and improve day-to-day accounting processes.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

AP Clerk

Richmond, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented AP Clerk to join a busy finance team in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment and can maintain accuracy while handling repetitive accounting tasks. The role focuses on supporting accounts payable operations through invoice processing, data entry, and document management. Candidates should be comfortable working efficiently, staying organized, and using Excel to keep payment records up to date. Responsibilities: • Enter a high volume of invoice information into the accounts payable system with strong attention to accuracy and turnaround time. • Review, assign, and apply appropriate coding details to invoices before submission for processing. • Process approximately 200 to 250 invoices per day while meeting departmental productivity expectations. • Scan, organize, and maintain supporting financial documents so records are complete and easy to retrieve. • Use Microsoft Excel to track invoice activity, reconcile basic data, and support reporting needs. • Verify invoice details and identify discrepancies or missing information before forwarding items for approval. • Support the accounts payable team in maintaining an orderly workflow within a fast-moving office environment.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

AP Clerk

Richmond, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23.047 - 26.686 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an AP Clerk to support a high-volume accounts payable team in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and can maintain accuracy while handling large amounts of invoice data. The role focuses on entering, reviewing, and organizing payable records to help keep daily financial operations on track. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of accounts payable invoices each day with strong attention to speed and accuracy. • Enter invoice details into company systems and verify numeric information before submission. • Review and assign appropriate coding to invoices to support proper payment processing. • Scan, organize, and maintain invoice documentation for efficient recordkeeping and retrieval. • Use Microsoft Excel to update tracking logs, support reconciliation activities, and manage payable data. • Work closely with the accounts payable team to keep daily workloads moving in a fast-paced setting.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Ashland, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a retail organization in Ashland, Virginia. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, supporting reporting activities, and helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax requirements. The ideal candidate brings solid foundational accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners. Responsibilities: • Maintain organized financial records and keep accounting documentation current, accurate, and audit-ready. • Review budget activity, track spending patterns, and produce expense reporting that supports business decisions. • Process and record financial transactions in the general ledger with appropriate classification across assets, liabilities, and operating costs. • Reconcile bank activity and investigate discrepancies to ensure balances are complete and accurate. • Support monthly and annual close processes by preparing entries, reviewing accounts, and finalizing reporting schedules. • Coordinate tax-related documentation, assist with filings and payments, and help ensure adherence to applicable tax guidelines. • Collaborate with internal departments and external contacts to review transactions, resolve issues, and clarify accounting matters. • Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits and assist with compliance-related requests. • Implement updated accounting policies in daily work and help maintain alignment with regulatory and company standards.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

North Chesterfield, VA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a rental and leasing services organization in Virginia. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who is confident managing core close activities, preparing journal entries, and maintaining accurate financial records. The role offers the chance to contribute to a fast-paced accounting function while using strong Excel skills to analyze data, support reporting, and improve day-to-day efficiency. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries with a high level of accuracy throughout each monthly cycle. • Perform month-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete and properly supported. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to maintain reliable and accurate balances. • Review accounting data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues that could affect financial reporting. • Use advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables and XLOOKUP to organize data, validate transactions, and support account analysis. • Maintain documentation for entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with accounting best practices. • Partner with internal team members to gather information needed for close processes and ongoing accounting operations. • Assist with process updates and accounting-related system changes as needed while helping preserve data integrity and reporting accuracy.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Tax Accountant

Mechanicsville, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to support a well-established CPA firm. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented tax accountant who brings strong technical knowledge, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage a steady volume of return preparation work. The role will focus on delivering accurate tax filings for individuals and business entities while maintaining compliance with current tax regulations. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individual clients, S corporations, and partnerships with a high degree of accuracy.• Manage a substantial workload of tax engagements while meeting filing deadlines and maintaining quality standards.• Apply current tax law knowledge to identify reporting requirements, resolve issues, and support compliant return preparation.• Analyze financial records and supporting documentation to ensure complete and accurate tax reporting.• Use CCH ProSystem Fx and Microsoft Excel to organize tax data, prepare workpapers, and complete return processing efficiently.• Communicate with internal stakeholders or client contacts to clarify missing information and address tax-related questions.• Review completed returns for inconsistencies, calculation errors, and documentation gaps before finalization.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Tax Accountant

Richmond, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
45 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to support a corporation in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract opportunity focuses on sales and use tax compliance, including return preparation, tax analysis, and accuracy reviews across source data and reporting. The role offers a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities:• Prepare monthly sales and use tax filings by compiling data, validating calculations, and completing returns on schedule.• Investigate tax compliance questions and perform research to support accurate treatment under applicable regulations.• Maintain and revise tax rate information in tracking spreadsheets as the business expands and adds new entities or locations.• Examine tax and sales activity to identify fluctuations, explain discrepancies, and highlight unusual variances.• Review underlying source records for completeness and accuracy to help ensure reporting aligns with tax requirements.• Support use tax reporting by analyzing transactions and confirming proper taxability and accrual treatment.• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial data needed for compliance reporting and issue resolution.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Revenue Accountant

Richmond, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Revenue Accountant to join a team in Richmond, Virginia on a contract basis. This position will provide hands-on accounting support with a strong focus on revenue activity, high-volume accounts receivable, billing, reconciliations, and financial accuracy.The ideal candidate has at least 1–2 years of progressive accounts receivable or accounting experience and is comfortable working with detailed financial transactions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Experience within real estate or with Yardi is a plus but is not required.Responsibilities<ul><li>Process and record high-volume tenant billing and payment activity accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Prepare and record chargebacks using CSV files and distribute invoices to properties for reimbursement.</li><li>Verify and record monthly management fees, ensuring information is accurately reflected in the accounting system.</li><li>Reconcile chargeback and receivable activity, research discrepancies, and assist with resolving outstanding items.</li><li>Enter financial information into accounting systems and generate reports to support revenue tracking and analysis.</li><li>Conduct account and transaction research to identify discrepancies and clarify account activity.</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and supporting documentation.</li><li>Communicate and collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to answer questions and support efficient revenue operations.</li><li>Assist with additional accounting, reporting, and documentation needs as required during the assignment.</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

11 results for Gl Accountant in Chester, VA