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6 results for Cost Accountant in Hampton, VA

Staff Accountant

Norfolk, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a finance team in Portsmouth, Virginia. This role supports core accounting operations through financial analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and close activities while partnering with multiple departments across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, budget support, and audit coordination, along with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Execute daily accounting tasks in line with established finance, payroll, and reporting standards while meeting required deadlines. • Collaborate with teams across the organization to provide financial information and support broader business objectives. • Prepare analyses and respond to requests for accounting data from various departments and leadership stakeholders. • Contribute to month-end and period-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entry support, and financial review. • Assist with budget preparation and monitoring by comparing planned spending to actual results and summarizing key variances. • Investigate account inconsistencies, identify incorrect postings, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner. • Support internal and external audit efforts by organizing documentation and assisting with requests related to financial records and controls. • Partner with Purchasing to help ensure transactions are recorded with accurate coding and appropriate posting periods. • Help track fixed assets, record project-related capital costs, and maintain monthly depreciation schedules. • Participate in special assignments and help monitor accounting controls to protect the accuracy of financial processes and data integrity.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Virginia Beach, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 73000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations and financial reporting for a portfolio of entities and real estate assets in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This role is well suited for someone who can manage detailed accounting work across multiple ownership structures while contributing thoughtful analysis that helps guide business decisions. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and comfortable working in an environment where initiative, sound judgment, and strong follow-through are essential. Responsibilities: • Produce monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and reporting packages for assigned entities, properties, and related ventures. • Record, review, and post journal entries while maintaining accurate ledgers, recurring entry schedules, and complete supporting documentation. • Analyze operating results against budget and prior periods, then summarize key variances and financial trends for management review. • Prepare reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, tenant activity, investment accounts, and brokerage transactions, resolving discrepancies promptly. • Maintain organized workpapers and schedules to support audits, lender reporting, tax preparation, and other external or internal financial requests. • Track fixed asset activity in the company’s asset management system, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and amortization. • Manage property-level accounting tasks such as recording tenant payments, updating tenant ledgers, and completing annual reconciliations and estimates tied to assigned properties. • Assist with cash monitoring, funding needs, forecasting, and budgeting processes to support both operational planning and financial oversight. • Partner with property management teams, operations staff, asset managers, vendors, lenders, tenants, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and timely issue resolution.
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Sr. Cost Accountant

Kilmarnock, VA
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Temporary to Hire
40 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join a team in Verona, Virginia in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will support core accounting operations with a strong emphasis on cost analysis, accurate financial reporting, and dependable month-end processes. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of general ledger activity, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation while partnering closely with finance leadership to maintain financial accuracy and operational insight. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities related to cost accounting and help ensure financial results are recorded accurately and on schedule. • Prepare and post journal entries, maintaining proper supporting documentation and alignment with accounting standards. • Review general ledger activity to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and improve the reliability of financial records. • Perform account reconciliations on a recurring basis and investigate variances to support complete and accurate reporting. • Complete bank reconciliations and follow through on outstanding items in a timely manner. • Analyze product, manufacturing, or operational costs to provide meaningful insight into performance and spending trends. • Partner with internal stakeholders and finance leadership to support reporting needs, budgeting inputs, and cost visibility. • Contribute to accounting process improvements and assist with internal changes or system-related updates when needed.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Norfolk, VA
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Temporary to Hire
20.5865 - 23.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a non-profit organization in Norfolk, Virginia through a contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent role. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage core close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to dependable reporting. The position offers the chance to work across key accounting functions while helping ensure strong financial operations and compliance. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and ensuring deadlines are met • Maintain the general ledger by recording and reviewing financial activity for accuracy and completeness • Prepare and post journal entries that support routine and adjusted accounting transactions • Perform account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding items promptly • Reconcile bank statements to internal records and investigate variances as needed • Support payroll-related accounting, including coordination of entries and review of related balances • Work with systems such as ADP and NetSuite to process, track, and validate accounting data • Assist with financial reporting and provide documentation that supports audits and internal reviews
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Virginia Beach, VA
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations. This role focuses on maintaining accurate accounting records, handling invoice-related activities, and assisting with both incoming and outgoing transactions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with financial data in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner while verifying supporting documentation and payment details.• Record and reconcile incoming payments, customer balances, and account activity to help maintain accurate receivables information.• Assist with accounts payable tasks, including reviewing charges, matching records, and preparing items for payment processing.• Support accounts receivable functions by updating customer accounts and following established procedures for transaction entry.• Perform high-volume data entry with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and proper financial recordkeeping.• Maintain organized invoice files and accounting documentation to support audits, reporting, and routine departmental needs.• Investigate discrepancies in billing, payments, or account records and work with internal contacts to resolve issues promptly.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Virginia Beach, VA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an accomplished Accounting Manager to join a growing organization in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone in finance who thrives in a high-volume setting and can oversee core accounting activities while partnering with senior leadership. The role also calls for a collaborative leader who can coach a small team, strengthen day-to-day operations, and support accurate, timely financial reporting. Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting activities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in alignment with company policies and reporting standards. • Lead the monthly close cycle by reviewing journal entries, coordinating deadlines, and delivering complete financial results on schedule. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through detailed account analysis, reconciliations, and balance sheet oversight. • Prepare and review financial reports for leadership, providing clear insight into operating results, cash flow, and key financial trends. • Supervise and develop a small accounting team, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship to support performance and career growth. • Partner with senior management on budgeting, financial planning, and other initiatives that improve decision-making and operational effectiveness. • Support audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping ensure a smooth financial statement review process. • Contribute to accounting process improvements in a fast-paced environment, including enhancements tied to reporting workflows and operational efficiency.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z