Forensic Accountant Jobs in Norfolk, VA

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Senior Public Accountant

Chesapeake, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced public tax specialist to join a growing accounting firm in Chesapeake, Virginia. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys managing complex tax work, advising a diverse client base, and contributing to a collaborative work environment. The role offers strong potential for career progression while supporting businesses, individuals, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and benefit plans with high-quality accounting and tax services. Responsibilities: • Prepare and examine federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, corporations, and partnerships with a high degree of accuracy. • Handle accounting activities tied to the general ledger, including recording journal entries and completing account reconciliations. • Investigate and correct reporting issues, account variances, and other financial inconsistencies in a timely manner. • Develop trusted working relationships with clients by providing responsive service and practical guidance. • Partner with firm leadership and internal team members to organize priorities, align deliverables, and keep engagements moving efficiently. • Support a range of client needs across tax, audit support, financial review work, and advisory services as required. • Monitor changes in tax law, accounting standards, and industry developments to help maintain compliance and inform client recommendations. • Contribute to multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining deadlines and service quality expectations.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Norfolk, VA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support analytical and operational finance activities for a Contract position based in Norfolk, Virginia. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, strengthening reporting processes, and helping teams make informed purchasing and cost decisions within the transport industry. The role will collaborate with cross-functional partners to improve visibility into spending, vendor performance, and system accuracy while contributing to ongoing process enhancements. Responsibilities: • Evaluate purchasing, supplier, and expense information to uncover cost-saving opportunities and inform sourcing strategies. • Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and tracking resources that provide clear insights for leadership and business stakeholders. • Contribute analytical support for supplier discussions by preparing pricing reviews and service performance evaluations. • Oversee contract details such as usage commitments, renewal timing, and adherence to established terms and requirements. • Maintain reliable procurement and transportation system records by reviewing data quality and resolving inconsistencies. • Work closely with teams across Procurement, Logistics, Operations, Sales, and Finance to align reporting and business priorities. • Participate in efforts to streamline workflows and expand digital tools that improve efficiency and visibility. • Assist with procurement system setup, ongoing administration, and user guidance as needed. • Prepare summaries, presentation materials, and decision-support documents for management review.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

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

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

Accounting Clerk

Chesapeake, VA
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations. This is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling a high volume of accounting tasks with accuracy, organization, and a strong sense of accountability. The role will contribute to both payables and receivables activities while maintaining reliable financial records and supporting efficient transaction processing. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments in a timely and accurate manner.• Record incoming customer payments, reconcile account activity, and help maintain current and accurate receivable balances.• Enter financial data into accounting systems with close attention to detail to ensure dependable recordkeeping.• Use QuickBooks to update transactions, review account information, and support routine accounting workflows.• Monitor invoice activity, resolve discrepancies, and follow up on missing or incomplete billing information.• Assist with account reconciliations and help identify variances by reviewing financial records and transaction details.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

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