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15 results for Accounting Specialist in Richmond, VA

Accounts Payable Specialist

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
17 - 18 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume automotive environment in Richmond, Virginia. This onsite opportunity is a Long-term Contract position focused on resolving invoice and payment concerns, assisting vendors and internal partners, and helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong customer service skills, solid accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage day-to-day AP activities with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Investigate invoice discrepancies, payment delays, and account questions to deliver timely and accurate resolution. • Respond to vendor and internal team inquiries regarding supplier onboarding, payment terms, available payment methods, and current payment status. • Maintain vendor records by entering updates, verifying profile information, and ensuring supporting data remains accurate and complete. • Process accounting adjustments such as payment reversals, voucher corrections, and entries needed to address balance issues. • Reconcile accounts by comparing general ledger activity with supporting sub-ledgers and researching variances. • Assist with monthly close tasks by preparing journal entries, reviewing account activity, and supporting the accuracy of financial reporting. • Contribute to process consistency by documenting procedures, updating reference materials, and helping train team members when needed. • Support special assignments and additional accounts payable tasks as business needs arise.
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Richmond, VA
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Temporary to Hire
22.1635 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to join a machinery manufacturing organization in Richmond, Virginia. This contract opportunity is ideal for a finance specialist who can manage day-to-day accounting activities while supporting accurate reporting and smooth business operations. The position offers a mix of transactional accounting, financial analysis, and administrative support, with a strong emphasis on organization, communication, and attention to detail. Responsibilities: • Oversee accounts payable activities by reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate vendor records. • Manage accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, payment tracking, and follow-up on outstanding balances. • Prepare and post general ledger and journal entries to support timely and accurate month-end close activities. • Compile and organize financial information into clear reports and formatted statements for internal review. • Reconcile bank accounts and other key balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy across financial records. • Assist with budgeting activities by gathering financial data, updating forecasts, and supporting variance analysis. • Provide payroll-related and administrative HR support, including coordination of employee documentation and onboarding materials. • Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to resolve accounting questions and maintain efficient financial operations.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a workforce of more than 200 employees in Richmond, Virginia. This Contract position requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage payroll activities accurately while also assisting with employee onboarding and offboarding processes. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, experience with multi-state processing, and the ability to work effectively within established payroll systems. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll for a multi-state employee population, ensuring timely and accurate payment each cycle. • Maintain payroll records and review entries carefully to resolve discrepancies before final submission. • Use ADP Workforce Now and related payroll platforms to manage employee pay data, deductions, and updates. • Support onboarding and offboarding activities by coordinating pay-related changes, final pay, and employee status updates. • Collaborate with HR and internal stakeholders to ensure payroll information reflects current employment actions and policies. • Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and documentation to support compliance and internal review needs. • Address employee payroll questions professionally and investigate issues related to earnings, taxes, or deductions.
2026-08-04T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Richmond, VA
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34 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for our consulting team in Richmond, Virginia. This role will oversee essential close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and help ensure the integrity of the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping deliver timely financial results. • Maintain the general ledger by recording financial activity accurately and ensuring supporting documentation is complete. • Prepare and post journal entries with a high degree of accuracy and alignment to accounting policies. • Perform account reconciliations regularly to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly. • Complete bank reconciliations and investigate variances to support reliable cash reporting. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather accounting information and support routine financial reporting needs. • Review accounting records for completeness and consistency while helping strengthen day-to-day processes.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Shacklefords, VA
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Temporary / Contract
29.4785 - 34.133 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Virginia. This role is well suited for someone who can manage close activities, maintain ledger accuracy, and deliver reliable financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment and a hands-on approach to reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and daily accounting oversight. Responsibilities: • Lead month-end close tasks by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure timely completion of reporting deadlines. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through detailed account analysis and consistent monitoring of financial activity. • Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in line with accounting standards. • Perform account reconciliations on a recurring basis to identify discrepancies, resolve outstanding items, and strengthen financial accuracy. • Complete bank reconciliations by comparing cash activity to financial records and investigating variances as needed. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial information, clarify account activity, and support routine reporting needs. • Review accounting data for completeness and accuracy, escalating unusual trends or inconsistencies for further evaluation.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities for a client in Richmond, Virginia. This position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to stay organized in a busy environment. The person in this role will contribute to accurate financial reporting, routine reconciliations, and close-related activities while partnering with internal stakeholders to keep accounting operations running smoothly. Responsibilities:• Record and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial data within the general ledger.• Perform regular reconciliations for bank activity and balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.• Contribute to monthly and annual close cycles by preparing support schedules and helping finalize account balances.• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to promote timely and accurate transaction processing.• Generate financial reports and provide support for reviewing trends, fluctuations, and budget-to-actual differences.• Uphold accounting policies and internal control standards by reviewing transactions for accuracy and procedural compliance.• Participate in audit preparation by organizing documentation and responding to requests for financial information.• Support assigned projects and additional accounting initiatives based on departmental priorities.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Petersburg, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities for a growing company in Petersburg, Virginia. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, managing payables efficiently, and contributing to a smooth month-end close process. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: • Oversee the accounts payable cycle from invoice intake through final payment, ensuring each transaction is processed accurately and on schedule. • Examine invoices and supporting documents for completeness, correct coding, and alignment with internal approval requirements. • Compare vendor statements to internal records, investigate inconsistencies, and resolve outstanding issues promptly. • Maintain up-to-date supplier documentation, including tax forms, payment terms, and related records needed for compliance. • Coordinate recurring payment activities such as check runs, electronic payments, and wire transactions while meeting established deadlines. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. • Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and other balance sheet items to support accurate financial reporting. • Assist with general ledger maintenance, including tracking fixed assets, prepaid items, and other routine accounting entries. • Work closely with operational and purchasing teams to address invoice discrepancies, purchase order questions, and payment concerns. • Support audits and management reporting by gathering documentation, preparing analyses, and helping uphold internal control standards.
2026-07-27T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Midlothian, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support financial operations for a growing real estate and construction business in Midlothian, Virginia. This position focuses on maintaining accurate records, preparing meaningful reports, and delivering analysis across residential, commercial, rental, and multifamily assets. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to work closely with multiple teams to support sound business decisions. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day accounting activities for the company and affiliated real estate entities, including tracking cash activity, inventory balances, financing obligations, intercompany entries, and operating results. • Build and oversee land development budgets in partnership with the Land Development team, helping ensure lot costs are recorded accurately and consistently. • Prepare combined and consolidated financial reporting for the organization’s real estate investment portfolio. • Assist with short-range and long-range cash flow projections to support planning and liquidity management. • Coordinate lender draw requests for development financing and help maintain supporting documentation. • Track lot takedown schedules, deposits, and key project milestones to help keep deadlines on schedule. • Review land and lot transfer pricing activity to support fair market value assessments and business planning. • Contribute to annual audit and tax preparation efforts by working with accounting leadership and external advisors. • Provide financial insight and modeling support for prospective land acquisition and development opportunities. • Improve reporting efficiency by creating automated analyses, recurring reports, and forecasting tools.
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Technical Accounting Manager

Richmond, VA
remote
Temporary to Hire
60.8 - 70.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Technical Accounting Manager to support a growing service organization in Richmond, Virginia. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who can guide complex reporting activities, strengthen compliance practices, and provide technical expertise across the close and reporting cycle. The position will play a key role in external reporting, intercompany accounting, and acquisition-related accounting matters while partnering with internal stakeholders to maintain accurate and timely financial information. Responsibilities: • Lead the preparation and review of external financial reporting deliverables, including quarterly and annual filings such as 10-Q and 10-K submissions. • Manage accounting for intercompany activity and ensure balances, eliminations, and supporting documentation are accurate and completed on schedule. • Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and support the evaluation of accounting treatment for upcoming acquisitions. • Oversee critical month-end close activities, including journal entry review, general ledger analysis, and account reconciliation processes. • Partner with audit teams and internal stakeholders to coordinate financial statement audit support and address reporting-related questions efficiently. • Maintain compliance with organizational accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable reporting standards. • Support the documentation and execution of accounting processes within systems such as Workiva and Oracle as needed for reporting and control activities. • Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, strengthen controls, and enhance the effectiveness of accounting operations.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations for a long-term contract position. This role will focus on maintaining accurate accounting records, managing both payables and receivables, and helping the team stay organized during a particularly active business period. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping experience, works comfortably on a Monday through Friday schedule, and can contribute dependable support through November. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and keep accounts payable records accurate and up to date. • Monitor incoming payments, issue customer invoices, and follow up on outstanding accounts to support accounts receivable activities. • Reconcile bank accounts regularly to ensure transactions are recorded correctly and discrepancies are resolved promptly. • Maintain organized financial documentation and update bookkeeping records with a high degree of accuracy. • Assist with day-to-day accounting tasks during a high-volume period while meeting deadlines and supporting operational needs. • Use QuickBooks for core bookkeeping functions and help maintain continuity of financial data as accounting processes evolve. • Support the team on a Monday through Friday schedule and provide consistent accounting assistance through the contract period.
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Glen Allen, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to provide meaningful financial insight for a dynamic distribution business in Glen Allen, Virginia. In this role, you will work closely with operational and leadership teams to interpret performance, support planning activities, and strengthen decision-making across the organization. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys working with high-volume data, inventory-driven operations, and profitability analysis in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities:• Produce recurring financial reports and evaluate results across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles• Contribute to budget preparation, forecast updates, and longer-term financial planning initiatives• Track business performance metrics such as sales, margin, inventory movement, and operating spend to highlight notable changes• Assess distribution-related expenses, including freight, warehousing, and broader supply chain costs, to identify efficiency opportunities• Review inventory valuation, cost behavior, and financial variances to support accurate analysis and reporting• Build and maintain financial models that inform pricing strategy, profitability reviews, and operational planning• Collaborate with department leaders to explain financial outcomes and offer recommendations that support stronger business performance• Assist with month-end finance activities, including reconciliations, accrual support, dashboard enhancements, and ad hoc analysis for management
2026-07-30T00:00:00Z

Director of Technical Accounting

Richmond, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
Director of Technical AccountingWe are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee technical accounting and policy governance for a public organization in Richmond, Virginia. This role will guide the interpretation of complex accounting matters, strengthen reporting consistency, and help ensure compliance with public company reporting standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting guidance and financial reporting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively across finance, treasury, tax, legal, and operations. Responsibilities:• Direct the creation, upkeep, and oversight of accounting policies that support a publicly traded mortgage-focused business, covering areas such as securities, financing arrangements, derivatives, fair value, income taxes, consolidation, and presentation of financial statements.• Build and manage a formal process for reviewing, approving, distributing, and tracking accounting policies across the company to promote consistent application.• Evaluate company practices against U.S. GAAP, SEC requirements, regulatory expectations, and internal control standards, and update guidance as business activities evolve.• Monitor newly issued accounting pronouncements, regulatory changes, and industry developments to determine their effect on reporting, disclosures, and policy decisions.• Maintain organized documentation of approved accounting positions, technical analyses, and supporting references in a centralized policy library.• Research complex accounting questions tied to mortgage-related transactions, structured finance activities, investment holdings, securitizations, repurchase agreements, secured borrowings, and hedging strategies.• Prepare technical accounting memoranda that clearly summarize the transaction facts, relevant guidance, analysis performed, conclusions reached, and required financial statement disclosures.• Advise accounting, finance, tax, treasury, legal, and operational stakeholders on judgmental or non-routine accounting matters and recommend practical, compliant solutions.• Support adoption of new accounting standards through impact assessments, policy revisions, and related disclosure updates.• Contribute to accurate external financial reporting, including annual reporting, SEC filings, and earnings per share considerations where applicable.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Purchasing Specialist

Richmond, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join a collaborative two-person purchasing team in Richmond, Virginia. This role supports day-to-day procurement operations by coordinating with vendors, preparing purchase orders, and helping maintain accurate cost and purchasing information. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a practical understanding of purchasing processes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Respond to supplier inquiries and provide timely clarification on orders, pricing, and purchasing-related matters. • Create, review, and process purchase orders while ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with business needs. • Monitor material and service costs, track pricing updates, and help maintain reliable purchasing records. • Coordinate routine procurement activities to support ongoing operational requirements and delivery timelines. • Work closely with the purchasing team to manage daily workload, resolve order issues, and maintain efficient procurement flow. • Communicate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to confirm specifications, quantities, and expected delivery schedules. • Maintain organized documentation for orders, vendor communications, and cost details to support audit readiness and reporting.
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Purchasing Specialist

Richmond, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
69000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to oversee procurement activities for assigned product lines in Richmond, Virginia. This position plays a central role in maintaining material availability, strengthening supplier partnerships, and supporting production goals through effective sourcing and purchasing decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance. Responsibilities: • Manage purchasing activities for designated product categories, ensuring timely placement of orders to support manufacturing schedules and inventory needs. • Build and maintain productive supplier relationships by monitoring service levels, quality results, delivery performance, and overall value. • Prepare and review supplier quotes for engineering and operational needs, securing competitive pricing and appropriate commercial terms. • Partner with production, engineering, and internal support teams to align material requirements, specifications, and lead times. • Identify, evaluate, and establish new suppliers to strengthen supply continuity and expand sourcing options for assigned commodities. • Negotiate pricing arrangements, contractual terms, and supply agreements to improve cost efficiency while protecting business needs. • Address purchasing issues such as order discrepancies, delayed shipments, and supply interruptions with a proactive, solution-focused approach. • Analyze demand signals and production plans to anticipate material needs and support effective forecasting and replenishment decisions. • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across procurement, receiving, and invoice-related workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy. • Provide backup support for other purchasing team members and assist with supplier reviews, audits, and quality-focused initiatives as needed.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

Glen Allen, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead daily payables operations for a fast-paced organization in the distribution industry based in Glen Allen, Virginia. This role oversees high-volume invoice processing while guiding a team of five staff members to ensure timely, accurate payments and strong financial controls. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to improve workflow efficiency in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Direct the end-to-end accounts payable cycle, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, approved, and processed accurately.• Supervise, coach, and prioritize the work of a five-person accounts payable team to maintain productivity and service quality.• Manage a large volume of vendor invoices while meeting internal deadlines and payment schedules.• Oversee payment execution through check runs and ACH transactions, confirming completeness and accuracy before release.• Review invoice coding and allocation details to support proper financial reporting and compliance with company policies.• Resolve payment discrepancies, vendor questions, and processing issues in a timely and thorough manner.• Monitor accounts payable workflows and recommend process improvements that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.• Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to support smooth month-end close activities related to payables.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z