5 Results for Cost Accountant Jobs in Norfolk, VA

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Staff Accountant

Elizabeth City, NC
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a community-focused organization in North Carolina on a Contract to permanent basis. This onsite role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can oversee day-to-day financial operations, maintain accurate records, and support sound reporting practices in a nonprofit environment. The position calls for someone who works collaboratively, communicates well with a diverse population, and brings a practical, service-oriented approach to financial stewardship. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily accounting activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. • Maintain and reconcile the general ledger while keeping the chart of accounts organized and current. • Prepare journal entries and support month-end and periodic close processes with thorough documentation. • Manage tax-related accounting tasks, including sales tax tracking and support for corporate tax return preparation. • Develop and review cost reports and other financial reports to help leadership monitor program and organizational performance. • Use QuickBooks Online to process accounting transactions, maintain financial data, and generate routine reporting. • Partner with internal stakeholders to support financial operations across the organization and promote a cooperative, open team environment. • Assist with accounting activities that support services for families in need, demonstrating accountability, respect, and strong community awareness.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Norfolk, VA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to join a team in a contract capacity. This position is well suited for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can support core financial operations, maintain accurate records, and help ensure balance sheet integrity. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across key accounting functions, including reconciliations, ledger activity, and inventory-related financial reporting. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate monthly accounting activity and financial close processes. • Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Maintain general ledger accuracy by reviewing transactions and ensuring proper account classification. • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to promote efficient cash flow and accurate recordkeeping. • Perform account reconciliations related to inventory balances and verify supporting financial data. • Assist with month-end reporting by analyzing account activity and documenting variances. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial information and improve the accuracy of accounting records.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Williamsburg, VA
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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

Gift & Grant Accountant

Williamsburg, VA
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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

Accounting Clerk

Chesapeake, VA
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Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, accurate, and comfortable handling both payable and receivable activities in a structured office environment. The role requires strong attention to detail, dependable data entry skills, and the ability to work effectively with accounting records, invoices, and financial systems. Responsibilities:• Process invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner.• Record incoming payments, update customer or departmental account balances, and help maintain accurate receivable records.• Enter financial data into accounting systems with a high level of precision and consistency.• Review transactions for completeness, resolve discrepancies, and follow up on missing or incorrect information.• Maintain organized accounting files and supporting records for invoices, payments, and related documentation.• Assist with routine account reconciliations and help ensure financial information is current and accurate.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

5 results for Cost Accountant in Norfolk, VA