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8 results for Accountant Entry Level in Richmond, VA

Sr. Accountant

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a local government organization in Richmond, Virginia through a Contract position. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can interpret financial information, evaluate documentation, and handle sensitive records with discretion. The role combines core accounting responsibilities with analytical review work, requiring strong judgment, accuracy, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. Responsibilities: • Analyze financial records and supporting data to identify discrepancies, trends, and items requiring further review. • Examine both digital files and physical documentation to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established standards. • Inspect records for confidential or restricted content and remove or flag redacted information as needed. • Perform financial analysis to support reporting, audits, and operational decision-making. • Review materials containing sensitive data and ensure information is handled, cleaned, and organized appropriately. • Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining accuracy across accounting records. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve variances in a timely manner. • Complete bank reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities to support accurate financial reporting.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for a local government organization in Richmond, Virginia. This is a Contract position focused on analyzing financial records, reviewing documentation for accuracy and compliance, and handling sensitive information with care. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with both digital and paper-based records. Responsibilities: • Examine financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas requiring follow-up or correction. • Review electronic files and physical documents to confirm completeness, accuracy, and alignment with accounting standards. • Inspect records for confidential or redacted content and remove or flag sensitive information as needed for proper handling. • Perform detailed financial analysis to support reporting, reconciliation, and decision-making activities. • Maintain the accuracy of general ledger activity by preparing and validating journal entries and related documentation. • Complete account and bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. • Assist with month-end close activities by organizing supporting records and helping ensure deadlines are met. • Use Microsoft Office tools to compile reports, organize data, and present findings clearly to internal stakeholders.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
24.5385 - 28.413 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a local government organization in Richmond, Virginia through a Contract assignment. This role focuses on financial review, data evaluation, and careful handling of confidential records while helping maintain accurate accounting documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound accounting knowledge, and confidence working with both digital files and paper-based materials. Responsibilities: • Analyze financial and operational data to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas requiring follow-up. • Examine both electronic and hard-copy records to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance with documentation standards. • Review files for confidential content and remove or redact sensitive information before distribution or retention. • Perform detailed financial assessments to support reporting accuracy and informed decision-making. • Clean and organize data sets to ensure protected information is handled appropriately and records remain usable. • Prepare and maintain accounting support materials using Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheets and reports. • Assist with month-end accounting activities by reviewing balances, supporting entries, and validating recorded transactions. • Reconcile accounts and banking activity to confirm that general ledger information aligns with supporting documentation.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Richmond, Virginia. This position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables activity, applying incoming payments, and following up on outstanding commercial balances with professionalism and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with billing processes, cash posting, and collection efforts while helping keep account records current and reliable. Responsibilities: • Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records to support timely payment activity. • Apply incoming payments correctly and reconcile cash receipts against open balances and remittance details. • Conduct commercial collection follow-up with customers to resolve overdue accounts and reduce aging balances. • Review account activity to identify discrepancies, research payment issues, and coordinate resolutions with internal teams or clients. • Support billing operations by preparing, verifying, and updating invoice information for accuracy and completeness. • Monitor outstanding receivables and provide regular status updates on collection progress and account concerns. • Maintain organized documentation related to payments, correspondence, and account adjustments for audit readiness. • Assist with cash collection efforts and other related accounting support tasks as needed.
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Sr. Grant Accountant

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Grant Revenue Accountant to support a large government and healthcare agency in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract opportunity will focus on restoring timely grant accounting operations, resolving discrepancies and reconciling draw down data. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of the receivables aspect of grant accounting to include variance analysis, reconciliation and financial reporting to contribute quickly in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Review and resolve outstanding grant accounting items to help eliminate existing backlogs and restore timely financial processing.• Manage remittance activity and grant drawdowns, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and within required timelines.• Prepare and record journal entries related to grant activity in accordance with organizational policies and applicable accounting standards.• Submit reimbursement requests and monitor related funding activity to support proper cash flow and grant recovery.• Reconcile grant revenues, expenditures, and disbursements to maintain accurate financial records and support reporting needs.• Confirm that new grants are established correctly within the financial system and aligned with funding requirements and reporting expectations.• Maintain complete and accurate documentation to support compliance with grant terms, internal controls, and audit standards.• Adapt to a customized financial system and navigate grant-related transactions efficiently with limited ramp-up time.
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Glen Allen, VA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 21.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to provide dependable financial operations support for a long-term contract assignment. This role is ideal for someone with practical experience managing invoice workflows, payment processing, and account coding in a fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will help maintain timely and accurate payables activity while ensuring established accounting procedures are followed consistently. Responsibilities: • Review and process vendor invoices with careful attention to accuracy, completeness, and proper general ledger coding. • Assign appropriate account classifications to invoices and supporting documentation before entry into the payment system. • Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities to help ensure vendors are paid correctly and within required timeframes. • Prepare and coordinate ACH payments and check runs in accordance with internal controls and scheduled deadlines. • Investigate invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and coding questions by working closely with internal stakeholders and vendors. • Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting files to support audit readiness and reporting needs. • Reconcile payable transactions as needed and assist with resolving outstanding items in a timely manner.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy finance team in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable with high-volume invoice processing, and confident working with accounting systems and Excel. The right candidate will bring strong accounts payable expertise, sound judgment in coding and payment handling, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner while ensuring proper account coding and supporting documentation. • Review payment requests, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with internal teams and vendors to maintain smooth payment operations. • Prepare and manage ACH payments and check runs in accordance with established schedules and controls. • Use Oracle and Oracle Fusion systems to enter, track, and update accounts payable transactions. • Maintain organized records of invoices, approvals, and payment activity to support audit readiness and reporting needs. • Reconcile payable-related data and investigate unmatched items or exceptions to ensure accuracy. • Work extensively in Microsoft Excel to monitor transaction details, organize data, and support account analysis.
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume payables operation in Virginia. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage invoice processing accurately, maintain strong vendor communication, and keep payment activity aligned with established accounting standards. The role will handle both inventory and non-inventory transactions while helping ensure timely disbursements, account accuracy, and reliable financial records. Responsibilities: • Process a large daily volume of invoices with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls. • Review and enter both inventory-related and non-inventory invoices, ensuring expenses are coded correctly and routed appropriately. • Perform three-way matching by validating purchase orders, receipts, and invoices before approving payment. • Communicate with vendors to resolve billing questions, payment discrepancies, and outstanding account issues in a detail-oriented manner. • Identify and apply eligible early-payment discounts to help optimize cost savings and cash management. • Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances to confirm completeness and resolve variances promptly. • Prepare and support payment activities through accounting and ERP systems, including electronic payment processes where applicable. • Assist with audit requests and documentation by maintaining organized records and providing transaction support when needed.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z