Tax Preparer Jobs in Hampton, VA

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Tax Preparer and Bookkeeper

Williamsburg, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Preparer and Bookkeeper to support individual tax filings and day-to-day financial recordkeeping in Williamsburg, Virginia. This position is ideal for someone who can balance accurate tax return preparation with organized bookkeeping practices in a client-focused environment. The role requires strong familiarity with individual tax matters, dependable use of accounting software, and a commitment to maintaining precise financial data. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review individual income tax returns with a high level of accuracy and attention to deadlines. • Maintain financial records by recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and keeping bookkeeping files up to date. • Use QuickBooks to manage bookkeeping activities, organize account details, and support accurate reporting. • Work with Lacerte Tax Software to complete tax filings and ensure information is properly entered and documented. • Gather, verify, and organize client financial information needed for tax preparation and bookkeeping tasks. • Identify inconsistencies in financial records and resolve issues to support complete and accurate reporting. • Communicate with clients as needed to clarify tax documents, bookkeeping entries, and outstanding information. • Support routine financial processes by maintaining organized documentation and following established accounting practices.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Hampton, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the organization in Hampton, Virginia. This role contributes to month-end activities, reporting, and compliance efforts while working closely with internal teams across the business. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general accounting, strong analytical ability, and a commitment to timely, precise financial execution. Responsibilities: • Support monthly and periodic close activities by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and reviewing financial data for accuracy. • Process invoices, assign appropriate accounting classifications, establish new accounts as needed, and help maintain an organized general ledger. • Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, including payment verification, collections follow-up, and proper posting to designated accounts. • Reconcile bank statements, cash activity, payroll-related balances, and other key accounts while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Prepare budget tracking and variance reporting that compares planned spending with actual results and highlights meaningful trends. • Partner with departments such as Purchasing and other internal teams to improve coding accuracy, posting consistency, and financial reporting support. • Maintain fixed asset records, track project-related capital costs, and record recurring depreciation expenses. • Assist with tax-related filings and provide documentation and support during internal and external audit activities. • Help uphold internal controls by monitoring accounting processes, reviewing data integrity, and recommending system or workflow improvements. • Contribute to special assignments and finance-related projects as directed by accounting leadership.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Norfolk, VA
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Temporary / Contract
24.7 - 28.6 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a non-profit organization in Norfolk, Virginia. This position will oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple states while helping maintain compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on payroll expertise, experience with ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to manage high-volume payroll operations with precision. Responsibilities:• Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.• Administer multi-state payroll activities and apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations to maintain compliance.• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll entries, review calculations, validate deductions, and finalize payroll runs.• Audit payroll data such as hours worked, earnings, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings to resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.• Investigate payroll questions from employees and internal stakeholders, providing clear and timely issue resolution.• Prepare payroll-related reports and support recordkeeping requirements for internal review, compliance, and reconciliation purposes.• Coordinate with HR and finance teams to ensure employee changes, compensation updates, and deductions are reflected correctly in payroll.• Support payroll process improvements and assist with payroll-related system updates or workflow changes when needed.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Tax Sr. - Corporate

Virginia Beach, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a senior-level tax professional with at least five years of hands-on experience preparing federal and state income tax returns, including partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and individuals. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of tax accounting, book-to-tax adjustments, fixed assets and depreciation, and experience preparing supporting tax workpapers and reconciliations. Advanced Excel skills and the ability to research and apply tax regulations are essential.Responsibilities:• Prepare federal and state income tax filings for business entities, trusts, and related individual taxpayers, along with complete supporting schedules and documentation.• Manage recurring non-income tax obligations such as sales and use tax filings, personal property tax submissions, business license renewals, and unclaimed property reporting.• Develop monthly tax accounting schedules for intercompany activity, including book-to-tax adjustments, required calculations, and supporting analyses.• Examine and reconcile financial information by entity, general ledger account, and cost center to ensure accurate tax reporting.• Record tax-related journal entries and maintain clear documentation supporting each adjustment.• Organize tax workpapers and reconciliations in a thorough, review-ready format that supports internal and external examination.• Provide support during tax audits and compliance reviews by assembling schedules, responding to requests, and supplying required documentation.• Oversee fixed asset tax records, including additions, retirements, and depreciation calculations for all applicable entities.• Monitor tax law developments and assess how federal, state, and local rule changes may affect the organization and related taxpayers.• Evaluate filing responsibilities in multiple jurisdictions as operations grow, including income, payroll, sales, and use tax considerations.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Gift & Grant Accountant

Williamsburg, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 85000 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.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

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