We are looking for an Accountant to join a construction-focused organization in Suffolk, Virginia on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can balance day-to-day financial operations with project-based reporting and analysis. The position supports payroll, reconciliations, billing, and financial reporting while partnering with internal teams and external contacts to keep accounting processes accurate and timely.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage weekly payroll activities, ensuring accurate processing and completion of required documentation and reporting for local municipalities.<br>• Complete monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and record closing journal entries to support an accurate month-end close.<br>• Analyze job cost performance and profitability trends to help leadership evaluate construction project results.<br>• Assist with intercompany billing activity and support consolidated financial reporting across related entities.<br>• Review accounts payable records against vendor statements, research discrepancies, and follow up on outstanding or missing invoices.<br>• Prepare client invoicing for active projects, monitor outstanding balances, and support collection efforts to improve cash flow.<br>• Produce financial reporting packages such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and other requested analyses for projects and company operations.<br>• Coordinate accounting schedules, deadlines, and related meetings while providing administrative support for finance-related office operations.<br>• Strengthen internal controls by identifying workflow improvements and recommending more efficient accounting processes.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for real estate redevelopment programs in Norfolk, Virginia. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, overseeing project-level accounting activity, and delivering meaningful financial analysis to support sound decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong public-sector accounting expertise, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to manage multiple funding sources, reporting requirements, and compliance responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee accounting activities for assigned redevelopment programs and projects, including funding arrangements such as grants, contracts, loans, bonds, credits, and subsidy-related transactions.</p><p>• Prepare and record journal entries, maintain subsidiary and general ledger accuracy, and complete month-end and year-end closing activities for project and program accounts.</p><p>• Review financial transactions such as cash receipts, disbursements, and funding drawdowns to ensure timely processing and accurate documentation.</p><p>• Manage cash and investment-related activity by tracking balances, recording transactions, evaluating variances, and coordinating with financial institutions when needed.</p><p>• Analyze financial results and project activity to identify trends, discrepancies, and issues requiring correction or management attention.</p><p>• Support internal and external audits by organizing required documentation, assisting with audit preparation, and responding to financial inquiries.</p><p>• Contribute to budget planning by performing financial and statistical analysis that supports forecasting and resource allocation decisions.</p><p>• Reconcile routine and non-routine tax documentation, including forms related to vendor reporting and taxpayer information verification.</p><p>• Collaborate with accounting staff and program stakeholders to ensure financial reporting, compliance, and project accounting processes remain aligned.</p><p>• Prepare reports and summaries that communicate financial performance, findings, and recommendations to relevant internal parties.</p>
We are looking for an Internal Auditor to join a retail organization in Chesapeake, Virginia and contribute to a strong, risk-aware control environment. In this role, you will help evaluate business processes, assess compliance with financial and operational standards, and support audits across stores, distribution operations, and corporate teams. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with audit leadership while identifying practical recommendations that strengthen performance and accountability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support audit preparation by gathering background information, meeting with key business partners, and outlining process flows and risk areas.<br>• Carry out testing for financial, operational, and compliance reviews in multiple areas of the business, including store and distribution environments.<br>• Evaluate internal controls related to financial reporting and document any weaknesses, exceptions, or improvement opportunities.<br>• Perform audit fieldwork through walkthroughs, interviews, record examination, and control validation to assess process effectiveness.<br>• Develop organized workpapers that clearly support testing results, audit conclusions, and recommended actions.<br>• Present audit issues, underlying causes, and practical recommendations to audit management in both written and verbal formats.<br>• Collaborate with audit team members and business stakeholders to promote effective controls and ongoing process improvement.<br>• Travel to business locations as needed, up to 25%, including occasional overnight trips.<br>• Assist with risk-based reviews that help the organization strengthen governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide financial leadership for a housing organization in Norfolk, Virginia. This role partners closely with the Executive Officer to guide fiscal strategy, strengthen operational performance, and support housing and community-based programs across the organization. The CFO will oversee financial management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and reporting while serving as a trusted advisor on matters affecting public housing, voucher programs, development activities, and affiliated properties.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide executive-level financial oversight for housing operations, voucher programs, administrative functions, development initiatives, and related property portfolios.<br>• Partner with the Executive Officer to shape organizational plans, establish priorities, and implement policies, objectives, and program strategies that support long-term stability.<br>• Prepare, review, and present financial analyses, performance updates, and recommendations to support sound decision-making and organizational accountability.<br>• Direct the development of annual budgets, monitor spending throughout the fiscal year, and help coordinate grant submissions and related financial documentation.<br>• Ensure timely completion and review of required financial reports, statistical submissions, and official documents for governing bodies and applicable federal, state, and local agencies.<br>• Track changes in housing regulations, funding requirements, and governmental standards to maintain compliance across financial and program operations.<br>• Lead problem-solving efforts involving fiscal performance, operational risk, and program effectiveness by analyzing issues and developing practical solutions.<br>• Serve as a designated senior representative in the Executive Officer’s absence and maintain effective communication with boards, agencies, and jurisdictional partners as assigned.<br>• Safeguard confidential records and sensitive organizational information while maintaining consistent communication with leadership regarding departmental financial activity.<br>• Participate in industry forums, training events, and meetings to stay current on developments affecting affordable housing and supportive service programs.
We are looking for an Administrative/Accounting Specialist to support daily financial and office operations in Chesapeake, Virginia. This position combines bookkeeping, payroll coordination, and administrative support for a small group of businesses, making it ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. The right candidate will bring accounting accuracy, strong communication skills, and confidence using QuickBooks and Microsoft Office tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record vendor invoices, customer payments, and bank deposits in QuickBooks with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Assist with both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including tracking transactions and maintaining organized financial records.<br>• Prepare weekly payroll information in Excel for approximately 105 employees and submit finalized data to the external payroll provider each Monday.<br>• Enter financial and administrative data into company systems while verifying information for completeness and correctness.<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative support to help keep office operations efficient and well organized.<br>• Coordinate scheduling activities with a utility partner and ensure related details are communicated clearly and on time.<br>• Use Microsoft Word and Excel to create, update, and maintain spreadsheets, documents, and routine reports.<br>• Support internal and external communication with a thorough, service-focused approach when responding to questions or requests.
<p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support daily financial and administrative activities for one of our clients in the property management industry in Newport News, Virginia. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate records, working collaboratively with colleagues and vendors, and contributing to efficient office operations. The position offers an opportunity to strengthen accounting skills while growing within a supportive team environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and help ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain accounts receivable records by tracking incoming payments, updating account details, and following up on outstanding balances as needed.</p><p>• Enter financial and administrative data into company systems with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day clerical and administrative support that helps keep accounting and office functions organized and efficient.</p><p>• Assist with bookkeeping-related tasks to support routine financial operations across the organization.</p><p>• Partner with team members and outside vendors to resolve questions related to billing, payments, and account information.</p><p>• Contribute to assigned projects and other operational tasks as business needs evolve.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is 100% onsite and will require someone to live in or around the Newport News area. For immediate consideration please contact Courtney Faircloth at 757-981-0961 to set up an interview. </p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Tax and Accounting Director to lead our detail-oriented services firm in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This role requires a strategic and client-focused individual to oversee high-level client relationships, ensure technical accuracy in tax filings, and contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, technical expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional service to high-net-worth individuals and closely-held businesses.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Act as the primary point of contact for the firm's top-tier clients, managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals and closely-held businesses.</p><p>• Lead tax planning meetings with business owners to provide strategic insights and demonstrate value beyond compliance.</p><p>• Oversee the technical review and quality control of complex tax filings, including forms 1120S, 1065, 1041, and high-net-worth individual returns.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Accounting Supervisor to maintain an efficient review pipeline during peak tax seasons.</p><p>• Provide expert consulting on tax controversies, mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning.</p><p>• Work closely with firm leadership to modernize pricing strategies and enhance client retention policies.</p><p>• Mentor and guide staff on technical tax updates and best practices.</p><p>• Assume responsibility for the firm's profitability and overall performance, including profit and loss oversight.</p>