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12 results for Staff Accountant in Chester, VA

Sr. Accountant

Richmond, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a Local Government organization in Richmond, Virginia through a Contract assignment. This position focuses on reviewing financial records, analyzing data, and handling sensitive documentation with accuracy and discretion. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work efficiently with both digital files and paper-based materials. Responsibilities: • Analyze financial information to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas requiring further review. • Examine automated records and physical documentation to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established standards. • Remove or redact confidential information from files while maintaining document integrity and proper record handling practices. • Perform detailed financial reviews to support reporting, reconciliation, and decision-making activities. • Clean and organize sensitive data sets to ensure information is accurate, secure, and ready for use. • Prepare and maintain accounting support materials using Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheets and reports. • Assist with month-end activities by reviewing balances, supporting close processes, and documenting adjustments as needed. • Reconcile accounts and banking activity to verify transactions and resolve variances in a timely manner.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Richmond, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a local government organization in Richmond, Virginia through a Contract position. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can interpret financial information, evaluate documentation, and handle sensitive records with discretion. The role combines core accounting responsibilities with analytical review work, requiring strong judgment, accuracy, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. Responsibilities: • Analyze financial records and supporting data to identify discrepancies, trends, and items requiring further review. • Examine both digital files and physical documentation to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established standards. • Inspect records for confidential or restricted content and remove or flag redacted information as needed. • Perform financial analysis to support reporting, audits, and operational decision-making. • Review materials containing sensitive data and ensure information is handled, cleaned, and organized appropriately. • Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining accuracy across accounting records. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve variances in a timely manner. • Complete bank reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities to support accurate financial reporting.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for a local government organization in Richmond, Virginia. This is a Contract position focused on analyzing financial records, reviewing documentation for accuracy and compliance, and handling sensitive information with care. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with both digital and paper-based records. Responsibilities: • Examine financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas requiring follow-up or correction. • Review electronic files and physical documents to confirm completeness, accuracy, and alignment with accounting standards. • Inspect records for confidential or redacted content and remove or flag sensitive information as needed for proper handling. • Perform detailed financial analysis to support reporting, reconciliation, and decision-making activities. • Maintain the accuracy of general ledger activity by preparing and validating journal entries and related documentation. • Complete account and bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Assist with month-end close activities by organizing supporting records and helping ensure deadlines are met. • Use Microsoft Office tools to compile reports, organize data, and present findings clearly to internal stakeholders.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Newport News, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in Newport News, Virginia. In this role, you will oversee critical accounting functions, including general ledger management, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic company while advancing your career in accounting and finance. Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage the accounting team’s performance to ensure timely and accurate completion of the close process. • Conduct regular reviews and analyses of balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy. • Collaborate with FP&A and accounting management to provide timely financial data analytics, including monthly reports and key performance metrics. • Prepare detailed technical accounting analyses, policies, and procedures to support compliance and operational efficiency. • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring all data is validated and reconciled. • Maintain and enhance the general ledger system to support accurate financial operations. • Support audit functions by preparing required documentation and ensuring compliance with auditing standards. • Contribute to the development of scalable accounting processes to align with company growth. • Monitor and ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
2026-04-15T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
24.5385 - 28.413 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a local government organization in Richmond, Virginia through a Contract assignment. This role focuses on financial review, data evaluation, and careful handling of confidential records while helping maintain accurate accounting documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound accounting knowledge, and confidence working with both digital files and paper-based materials. Responsibilities: • Analyze financial and operational data to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas requiring follow-up. • Examine both electronic and hard-copy records to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance with documentation standards. • Review files for confidential content and remove or redact sensitive information before distribution or retention. • Perform detailed financial assessments to support reporting accuracy and informed decision-making. • Clean and organize data sets to ensure protected information is handled appropriately and records remain usable. • Prepare and maintain accounting support materials using Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheets and reports. • Assist with month-end accounting activities by reviewing balances, supporting entries, and validating recorded transactions. • Reconcile accounts and banking activity to confirm that general ledger information aligns with supporting documentation.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Grant Accountant

Richmond, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Grant Revenue Accountant to support a large government and healthcare agency in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract opportunity will focus on restoring timely grant accounting operations, resolving discrepancies and reconciling draw down data. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of the receivables aspect of grant accounting to include variance analysis, reconciliation and financial reporting to contribute quickly in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Review and resolve outstanding grant accounting items to help eliminate existing backlogs and restore timely financial processing.• Manage remittance activity and grant drawdowns, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and within required timelines.• Prepare and record journal entries related to grant activity in accordance with organizational policies and applicable accounting standards.• Submit reimbursement requests and monitor related funding activity to support proper cash flow and grant recovery.• Reconcile grant revenues, expenditures, and disbursements to maintain accurate financial records and support reporting needs.• Confirm that new grants are established correctly within the financial system and aligned with funding requirements and reporting expectations.• Maintain complete and accurate documentation to support compliance with grant terms, internal controls, and audit standards.• Adapt to a customized financial system and navigate grant-related transactions efficiently with limited ramp-up time.
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Richmond, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support financial and administrative operations for a real estate development organization in Richmond, Virginia. This role blends day-to-day bookkeeping with office coordination, requiring strong accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling reconciliations, cash reporting, loan-related funding activity, and communication with internal stakeholders and external partners. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming mail by organizing, digitizing, and routing documents to the appropriate recipients. • Monitor workplace supply levels, coordinate replenishment needs, and support general office vendor oversight, including cleaning services. • Handle bank deposits, routine courier tasks, and other local errands while ensuring funds are placed in the correct accounts. • Prepare recurring construction loan funding requests, complete related transfer documentation, record activity, update schedules, and maintain supporting files. • Reconcile company credit card activity and confirm that individual cardholder balances align with monthly summary statements across related entities. • Produce weekly cash reporting by consolidating account balances, updating borrowing and interest information, and incorporating investment data provided by the accounting team. • Complete monthly reconciliations for bank and sweep accounts, maintain petty cash records, and assemble backup documentation for each transaction. • Support periodic financial and tax reporting by preparing partner reports, posting journal entries such as accrued interest and year-end adjustments, and organizing required filing records. • Generate requested financial reports from QuickBooks, assemble closing binders, and assist accountants, senior accounting staff, and leadership with special projects as needed.
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Richmond, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy and efficiency of financial transactions, including processing vendor invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining proper documentation. This position requires strong organizational skills, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Accurately process vendor invoices, ensuring appropriate approvals, coding, and documentation are in place.• Prepare and execute payments using various methods while adhering to company policies and payment schedules.• Reconcile vendor statements and promptly address discrepancies or billing issues.• Facilitate the setup and verification of new vendors, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams to resolve invoice and payment inquiries.• Contribute to month-end closing activities by preparing reports and ensuring all invoices are accounted for.• Provide support to internal teams with accounts payable-related inquiries and training.• Maintain organized and accurate records of invoices, payments, and vendor communications.• Assist in managing credit card administration and expense processing tasks.• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency within the accounts payable function.
2026-04-15T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Richmond, VA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
The Director of Accounting is a newly created, high impact role reporting directly to the Controller. This leader will play a critical role within the accounting organization and will have significant visibility across senior and executive leadership. The Director will oversee financial reporting, technical accounting, and compliance requirements, including ownership of the Company’s annual tax and audit processes. The ideal candidate brings strong MSO (Management Services Organization) experience, with exposure to Variable Interest Entity (VIE) structures and joint venture (JV) accounting, paired with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Primary Responsibilities: • Lead the Company’s financial reporting obligations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to U.S. GAAP. • Oversee and guide accounting treatment for VIEs, joint ventures, and complex ownership structures, ensuring proper consolidation and disclosure. • Review staff prepared journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure quality, accuracy, and GAAP compliance. • Lead, mentor, and develop a team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth. • Provide accounting oversight for new and existing MSO supported entities, including onboarding, structure evaluation, and ongoing monitoring. • Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, and HR to align financial practices with business objectives. • Support due diligence and post-close integration efforts for M&A activity. • Drive the design, implementation, and improvement of accounting controls and processes to support scalable, compliant financial operations. • Lead the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are accurate and timely. • Lead special projects and initiatives that support departmental and organizational goals. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from a regionally accredited institution; 10+ years of progressive accounting experience and CPA required. • Strong MSO experience required or strongly preferred, including exposure to multi‑site healthcare or service‑oriented structures. • Significant experience with VIEs and joint venture accounting and related reporting. • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities; Experience in a PE-backed setting is a plus. • High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality. • Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. • Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word). • Strong proficiency with financial systems and accounting software; ability to adapt to new tools and technology. • NetSuite experience is preferred. Travel Requirements: • Minimal travel (0–10%) Equal Opportunity • VetEvolve is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Richmond, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy finance team in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable with high-volume invoice processing, and confident working with accounting systems and Excel. The right candidate will bring strong accounts payable expertise, sound judgment in coding and payment handling, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner while ensuring proper account coding and supporting documentation. • Review payment requests, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with internal teams and vendors to maintain smooth payment operations. • Prepare and manage ACH payments and check runs in accordance with established schedules and controls. • Use Oracle and Oracle Fusion systems to enter, track, and update accounts payable transactions. • Maintain organized records of invoices, approvals, and payment activity to support audit readiness and reporting needs. • Reconcile payable-related data and investigate unmatched items or exceptions to ensure accuracy. • Work extensively in Microsoft Excel to monitor transaction details, organize data, and support account analysis.
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Grant Accounting Manager

Richmond, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Grant Accounting Manager to support grant-related financial operations in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position will lead accurate accounting, reimbursement activity, and compliance oversight across federal, state, and private funding sources. The role also focuses on resolving historical accounting issues, improving workflows, and guiding internal teams to strengthen grant reporting and controls. Responsibilities: • Direct efforts to resolve outstanding grant accounting items by researching historical activity, correcting records, and completing reconciliations. • Manage grant cash requests, remittance activity, and reimbursement submissions to ensure funds are collected accurately and on schedule. • Oversee the recording of grant-related financial transactions, including accruals, journal entries, and revenue recognition, in accordance with applicable accounting standards. • Review grant balances, spending activity, and disbursement records to confirm accuracy and consistency with award terms. • Establish grants in the financial system with appropriate coding structures, supporting documentation, and internal control measures. • Work closely with finance and operational stakeholders to improve procedures, strengthen documentation, and support ongoing compliance needs. • Act as the primary resource for grant accounting guidance, advising staff and leadership on reporting expectations and financial compliance matters. • Identify process and system improvement opportunities within a nonstandard financial environment and help implement practical solutions. • Provide direction, coaching, and quality oversight to team members involved in grant accounting and related reporting activities.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Glen Allen, VA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the payables function for a manufacturing organization in Glen Allen, Virginia. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can combine strong process oversight with day-to-day operational leadership. The person in this role will help ensure vendors are paid correctly and on schedule, support accurate financial reporting, and serve as a dependable resource for internal teams and external partners. Responsibilities:• Lead the daily operations of the accounts payable team, setting priorities, monitoring workload, and guiding staff performance.• Establish and refine payable processes, internal controls, and departmental procedures to support compliance with company standards.• Oversee invoice processing, coding, check runs, and ACH payments to ensure vendors and employee reimbursements are handled accurately and on time.• Direct month-end accounts payable close activities, including posting entries and verifying the accuracy of financial records and reporting.• Review supplier statements, investigate payment issues, and resolve discrepancies promptly to maintain strong vendor relationships.• Partner with project managers and operations personnel to answer payment-related questions and provide accounting support for business activities.• Coordinate with external accountants, regulatory contacts, and other stakeholders to supply required financial information and maintain proper documentation.• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and training accounts payable team members to build an efficient and reliable department.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z