We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a public accounting team in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This position blends tax preparation and core accounting work, offering the chance to support clients from a range of industries while building strong technical skills. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a client-focused environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare tax returns for individuals, businesses, and partnerships while ensuring accuracy and timely completion.<br>• Contribute to tax planning efforts and assist with activities that support ongoing compliance requirements.<br>• Record financial transactions, post journal entries, and maintain the general ledger for client accounts.<br>• Produce financial statements and help keep accounting records complete, organized, and up to date.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Assist clients with month-end and year-end closing activities to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Use QuickBooks to manage bookkeeping tasks and maintain reliable financial data.<br>• Communicate directly with clients to collect needed documentation, clarify account activity, and address reporting issues.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support financial reporting and accounting operations for multiple related entities and individuals in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical ability with a practical grasp of accounting standards and enjoys producing accurate, well-supported financial information. The position also offers the opportunity to contribute to ad hoc projects while helping maintain organized, audit-ready records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounting activity across multiple entities by entering, maintaining, and reviewing financial information within the accounting system.<br>• Reconcile and validate financial records by company, account, and cost center to ensure completeness and accuracy.<br>• Support month-end and periodic close processes, including preparing and posting journal entries as needed.<br>• Organize supporting schedules and source documents in a clear, audit-ready manner to back financial statement and tax reporting positions.<br>• Produce recurring and ad hoc financial deliverables such as tax-basis statements, cash flow reports, budgets, budget-to-actual comparisons, and market value reporting for assigned entities.<br>• Prepare personal financial statements for designated individuals with a high level of accuracy and discretion.<br>• Investigate accounting questions and apply sound judgment to resolve reporting issues appropriately.<br>• Assist with special assignments and other accounting-related responsibilities as business needs evolve.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a university environment in Hampton, Virginia. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone with a solid accounting foundation who can support day-to-day financial operations with accuracy and consistency. The role focuses on maintaining reliable records, preparing key accounting entries, and assisting with core close activities in a collaborative setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and record journal entries to maintain accurate financial data across assigned accounts.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations on a regular basis and investigate discrepancies to ensure balances are properly supported.<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks, including reviewing account activity and helping finalize reporting deadlines.<br>• Support general ledger maintenance by verifying transactions and keeping financial records organized and up to date.<br>• Contribute to accounts payable processing by reviewing and coding invoices for timely payment.<br>• Help manage accounts receivable activity by tracking incoming payments and following up on outstanding balances.<br>• Work with internal departments to gather financial information and resolve routine accounting questions.<br>• Identify inconsistencies in accounting records and escalate or correct issues to support accurate reporting.
<p>Exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant to support financial operations and drive accounting initiatives within housing and real estate in Norfolk, Virginia. This role oversees accounting activity across multiple funding structures, prepares accurate financial reporting, and helps maintain strong control over cash, investments, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, public-sector accounting knowledge, and a track record of guiding audits, reconciliations, and budget support activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage advanced accounting activities for redevelopment programs and related projects, including recording transactions, maintaining ledgers, and preparing financial statements for a range of funding sources such as grants, loans, bonds, contracts, and subsidies.</p><p>• Review financial information for assigned programs, identify variances or irregularities, and deliver clear analysis that supports informed operational and financial decisions.</p><p>• Oversee cash management and investment-related accounting by tracking balances, recording activity, monitoring trends, and coordinating with banking and financial institution partners.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, month-end and year-end close items, and account reconciliations to ensure the general ledger remains accurate and audit-ready.</p><p>• Support internal and external audit activities by organizing documentation, assisting with audit planning, responding to information requests, and helping resolve accounting questions.</p><p>• Contribute to budget development by compiling financial data, performing supporting analysis, and assisting with projections for programs and projects.</p><p>• Process and reconcile tax-related documentation, including standard and specialized reporting forms, while verifying supporting identification and payment data.</p><p>• Coordinate accounting work with internal teams and program stakeholders to ensure timely reporting, proper transaction handling, and compliance with applicable financial requirements.</p><p>• Monitor project and program financial performance, maintain detailed records of receipts and disbursements, and help address discrepancies through timely corrective action.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to support a wide range of tax compliance and preparation activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Chesapeake, Virginia. This role is ideal for someone who can manage individual and corporate tax matters while ensuring accurate sales and use tax reporting. The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review individual income tax filings with a high level of accuracy and attention to current tax regulations.<br>• Manage corporate tax return activities, including compiling financial information, validating supporting documentation, and coordinating timely submissions.<br>• Oversee sales and use tax preparation and reporting requirements across applicable jurisdictions.<br>• Analyze tax data to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and maintain compliance with filing obligations.<br>• Support end-to-end tax preparation processes by organizing records, reconciling figures, and ensuring documentation is audit-ready.<br>• Monitor tax deadlines and maintain a structured workflow to deliver complete and accurate filings on schedule.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather required information and clarify tax-related questions as needed.
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 a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join a growing organization in Chesapeake, Virginia on a Contract basis. This position focuses on processing business and alcohol license payments for locations nationwide while maintaining accurate records in a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings strong numeric data entry skills, a careful approach to documentation, and prior exposure to accounting-related tasks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter and update business and alcohol license information with a high degree of accuracy across multiple locations.<br>• Process payments related to licensing activities and ensure transactions are recorded correctly and on time.<br>• Review submitted information for completeness, identify discrepancies, and resolve routine issues before final processing.<br>• Maintain organized records of licensing documentation, payment activity, and supporting files for audit readiness.<br>• Handle a steady workload efficiently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced administrative environment.<br>• Communicate with internal teams and external contacts as needed to confirm license details and payment status.<br>• Support accounting-related administrative tasks, including basic reconciliation and record verification when required.
<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 Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate is someone who can keep accounting records accurate, manage payment activity, and help maintain smooth billing processes. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across payable functions while using Excel to organize and review financial information.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, confirm coding accuracy, and prepare payments in line with established accounting procedures.</p><p>• Monitor incoming customer payments, apply receipts correctly, and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.</p><p>• Review accounts to identify discrepancies and ensure financial records remain current.</p><p>• Review invoice details for completeness, and route items for proper approval when required.</p><p>• Maintain organized financial documentation and update accounting data to support reporting and audit readiness.</p><p>• Assist with resolving payment or billing issues by coordinating with internal teams and external contacts.</p><p>• Support additional accounting activities as assigned to help the department meet daily and periodic deadlines.</p>
We are looking for an experienced audit specialist to join our public accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to lead multiple client engagements, guide entry-level staff, and contribute to high-quality assurance services across a range of industries. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach to delivering timely and accurate audit work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion, coordinating timelines, staffing needs, and budgets to keep projects on track.<br>• Prepare, review, and refine audit documentation and supporting workpapers to ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>• Evaluate client financial reporting and audit procedures for alignment with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.<br>• Perform technical research and support engagement planning based on current accounting standards and relevant regulatory guidance.<br>• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and oversight to associates and in-charge team members during engagements.<br>• Manage several client assignments at once while maintaining quality standards and meeting deadlines.<br>• Build client relationships through clear communication, responsive service, and effective collaboration throughout the audit process.<br>• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, networking activities, and other practice growth initiatives.