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17 results for Cost Accountant in Richmond, VA

Staff Accountant

Richmond, Virginia
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 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.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Richmond, Virginia
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Temporary / Contract
25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting and tax activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Richmond, Virginia. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage financial records accurately, contribute to tax-related processes, and help maintain reliable reporting. The position offers the opportunity to work across general ledger activities, journal entry preparation, and corporate tax functions in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record journal entries to ensure financial transactions are captured accurately and on schedule. • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner. • Support corporate tax activities, including the preparation of documentation needed for tax filings and compliance reporting. • Assist with sales tax processes by compiling data, reviewing transactions, and helping ensure accurate submissions. • Contribute to the completion of corporate tax returns by organizing financial information and validating supporting records. • Review accounting data for accuracy and completeness, identifying variances and escalating concerns when needed. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial details that support month-end and tax-related deliverables. • Help improve the consistency of accounting records by following established controls and documentation standards.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Glen Allen, Virginia
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support audit-focused accounting work related to Medicare and Medicaid documentation in Glen Allen, Virginia. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity suited for candidates who want to build or grow their accounting career in a structured services environment. The role offers exposure to document review, financial analysis, and compliance-driven audit activity, making it a strong fit for entry-level or early-career professionals with an interest in accounting. Responsibilities: • Examine Medicare and Medicaid records through desk-based audit procedures to identify discrepancies, support compliance efforts, and validate financial information. • Review accounting documentation and supporting schedules with accuracy, ensuring materials align with audit standards and reporting expectations. • Prepare and post journal entries while helping maintain complete and organized general ledger records. • Assist with tax-related accounting activities, including support for corporate tax matters and sales tax documentation when needed. • Analyze financial data and audit findings to help resolve issues, clarify variances, and support accurate reporting. • Collaborate with internal teams to gather required records, organize audit materials, and meet project timelines. • Contribute to the preparation of workpapers, summaries, and other documentation used in healthcare-related audit engagements. • Maintain consistency with established accounting procedures and compliance requirements across assigned tasks.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Richmond, Virginia
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Temporary / Contract
26.125 - 30.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Richmond, Virginia. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable working across tax and general ledger activities while maintaining accuracy in financial records and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with corporate tax processes, sales tax matters, and routine accounting entries in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record journal entries to ensure financial transactions are accurately reflected in the accounting records. • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner. • Support the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns in compliance with applicable regulations and deadlines. • Manage sales tax reporting activities, including reviewing transaction data and assisting with filings. • Analyze financial information to help confirm the accuracy and completeness of month-end accounting results. • Assist with account reconciliations and provide documentation to support audits, reviews, and internal reporting needs. • Collaborate with finance and business partners to gather information required for tax and accounting deliverables.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Williamsburg, Virginia
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Permanent / Full Time
67000 - 76000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to support daily and monthly financial activities for our Williamsburg, Virginia team. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, preparing essential accounting entries, and helping ensure timely close processes. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of general ledger accounting, and confidence working with financial data in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record accounting entries to support accurate financial reporting across routine and month-end activities. • Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and keeping account balances current. • Complete monthly close tasks on schedule, including reconciliations, variance review, and supporting documentation. • Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts to identify issues and ensure the integrity of financial records. • Support accounts receivable activities by monitoring incoming payments, researching open items, and assisting with account corrections. • Use Excel to analyze financial data, organize reports, and improve the accuracy of recurring accounting processes. • Process and post journal entries with appropriate backup while following established accounting controls. • Work within Sage 100 to manage accounting records, review transactions, and support ongoing reporting needs.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager

Glen Allen, Virginia
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to oversee a broad range of tax activities for a growing distribution organization based in Glen Allen, Virginia. This role will lead compliance, provision, planning, and audit support efforts while partnering closely with finance and operational teams across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities:• Direct corporate tax compliance activities across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including income, sales and use, and other indirect tax obligations.• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provisions in alignment with applicable accounting guidance and reporting requirements.• Serve as the primary point of coordination with outside tax consultants, external auditors, and government agencies on tax-related matters.• Track legislative and regulatory developments and evaluate how changes may affect the company’s tax position, reporting, and operations.• Develop and support tax planning strategies that reduce risk and align with broader financial and business objectives.• Maintain complete and well-organized tax files, schedules, and supporting records to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.• Partner with accounting and finance teams during monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles to address tax entries, reconciliations, and reporting needs.• Manage responses to tax authority examinations and notices by preparing documentation, reviewing issues, and guiding timely resolution.• Strengthen tax workflows, internal controls, and compliance procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.• Advise stakeholders across legal, procurement, supply chain, and operations on tax considerations tied to transactions, entity structure, and business growth initiatives.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Richmond, Virginia
onsite
36 - 38 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.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Richmond, Virginia
onsite
Temporary / Contract
45 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a local government organization in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can oversee close activities, strengthen financial accuracy, and contribute to reliable reporting. The role calls for strong analytical judgment, advanced spreadsheet capabilities, and confidence working within Oracle-based environments. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly closing activities by preparing entries, reviewing ledger activity, and helping ensure timely completion of accounting deadlines. • Reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items to maintain accurate records. • Prepare financial reports and perform variance analysis to explain changes in results, balances, and trends. • Record and review adjusting journal entries to support proper account classification and period-end accuracy. • Evaluate internal accounting controls and standard procedures, identifying opportunities to improve consistency, compliance, and efficiency. • Document and assess workflow processes through process mapping to support stronger operational effectiveness. • Assist with audit-related requests by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses for operational or financial reviews. • Work across accounting functions to maintain general ledger integrity and support annual reporting requirements.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Glen Allen, Virginia
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Glen Allen, Virginia. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close cycle, and strengthening day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sharp analytical skills, and a practical approach to resolving issues while working with teams across the business. Responsibilities:• Execute monthly close activities by preparing and recording journal entries, including accrual-related postings and other period-end adjustments.• Oversee prepaid and accrued expense accounting by tracking activity, completing amortization entries, and confirming balances are properly stated.• Review general ledger activity to identify variances, research unusual transactions, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Complete balance sheet reconciliations with thorough supporting documentation to ensure accounts are accurate and fully substantiated.• Work with operational and business partners to understand spending patterns, vendor matters, and the timing of expense recognition.• Provide schedules, analyses, and supporting records needed for internal reviews and external audit requests.• Help maintain accounting procedures, documentation, and policy alignment to support a strong internal control environment.• Collaborate across departments to answer accounting questions, address issues, and improve consistency in financial processes.• Recommend and implement process enhancements that increase the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of accounting activities.• Contribute to special accounting assignments and other projects as business needs evolve.
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Glen Allen, Virginia
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core financial operations for a distribution organization in Glen Allen, Virginia. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, strengthening month-end reporting, and providing meaningful analysis to support sound financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work across departments in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, coordinating timelines, and helping ensure financial results are finalized accurately and on time.• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet and other key accounts to maintain reliable financial reporting.• Review departmental spending and compare actual results against expectations, identifying trends, discrepancies, and notable variances.• Track budget performance and provide insight into areas requiring follow-up or adjustment.• Prepare and examine journal entries to support accurate general ledger activity and proper period reporting.• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate differences to ensure cash activity is recorded correctly.• Partner with internal teams to gather financial information, clarify accounting issues, and improve reporting accuracy.• Assist with maintaining organized supporting documentation and strengthening accounting processes and controls.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

GL Accountant

Hopewell, Virginia
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented GL Accountant to join a manufacturing finance team. This position supports core general ledger activities, helps keep financial records accurate, and contributes to timely close and reporting cycles. The role is well suited for an early-career accounting team member who is eager to build experience in a fast-paced operational environment. Responsibilities: • Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting tasks to support accurate and timely financial close cycles. • Create and record journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and other ledger adjustments, while ensuring supporting documentation is complete. • Reconcile general ledger accounts each month, investigate discrepancies, and clear outstanding items promptly. • Assist with receivables and payables accounting activities, including cash application and balance reconciliation work. • Help strengthen accounting workflows by maintaining documentation, supporting internal controls, and identifying process improvement opportunities. • Prepare sales and use tax information for reporting needs and coordinate required transaction reviews and reversal documentation. • Contribute to internal and external audit activities by organizing records, answering requests, and supporting compliance efforts.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Richmond, Virginia
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support multiple client accounts in Richmond, Virginia. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing day-to-day financial activity, keeping records accurate, and producing reliable reporting on a recurring basis. The successful candidate will work closely with clients and internal accounting professionals to keep books current, address discrepancies, and help maintain organized financial documentation. Responsibilities: • Manage and update general ledger activity for a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring records remain complete and accurate. • Enter and maintain financial transactions across payables, receivables, payroll activity, and adjusting entries. • Reconcile bank statements, credit card activity, and other account balances to identify and correct variances promptly. • Prepare recurring financial statements and supporting reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. • Contribute to period-end closing activities by organizing entries, validating balances, and supporting timely completion of month-end and year-end tasks. • Coordinate billing, vendor disbursements, and employee or client expense processing while maintaining proper documentation. • Track cash position, review account activity, and help maintain fixed asset and depreciation records when required. • Communicate with clients to obtain missing financial information, respond to account-related questions, and support tax, audit, and review engagements. • Maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and confidentiality expectations when handling sensitive financial data.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Richmond, Virginia
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Temporary / Contract
15.8365 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Richmond, Virginia on a Contract basis. This role supports core accounting operations by investigating customer deductions, resolving account issues, and improving the accuracy of financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the judgment needed to evaluate documentation, reconcile balances, and collaborate effectively across internal teams and customer contacts. Responsibilities: • Review customer deductions promptly and take appropriate action to resolve open items within established timelines. • Partner with sales contacts, customers, and internal stakeholders to collect supporting documentation needed to assess disputed amounts. • Evaluate research findings and determine whether deductions are valid by applying sound accounting judgment and critical analysis. • Process resolution activities by issuing vouchers, applying credit memos, or completing other appropriate accounting entries tied to original transactions. • Examine recurring deduction activity to identify patterns, uncover root causes, and recommend practical process improvements. • Investigate transactions across web-based and desktop systems to verify account activity and support accurate financial decisions. • Perform reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts and address discrepancies in a timely manner. • Contribute to ad hoc assignments and special projects that support the broader accounting function.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Sr Indirect Tax Accountant

Richmond, Virginia
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr Tax Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Richmond, Virginia. This role is responsible for managing a broad range of tax compliance and reporting activities across corporate, indirect, and regulatory areas while partnering with internal teams and outside advisors. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, works with a high level of independence, and helps strengthen processes that support accurate, timely compliance. Responsibilities:• Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings, including consolidated federal returns and state income tax submissions prepared on a unitary or separate-entity basis.• Manage tax payment schedules by coordinating estimated payments, extension filings, and supporting documentation required to meet reporting deadlines.• Respond to notices, information requests, and audit activity from tax authorities, working closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers to resolve issues efficiently.• Support a wide range of non-income tax obligations, including sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, franchise tax, property tax, transfer pricing matters, and information reporting such as Forms 1099.• Conduct nexus evaluations and assist with state and local tax registrations to ensure the business remains compliant as operations evolve.• Contribute to tax accounting activities by preparing provision support, assisting with monthly and annual reporting under applicable accounting standards, and reconciling tax-related accounts.• Maintain compliance in related corporate regulatory areas such as Secretary of State filings, business license reporting, census-related submissions, and unclaimed property requirements.• Partner with business operations to assess regulatory developments, support special projects, and recommend improvements to tax procedures and internal workflows.• Provide leadership within assigned tax areas by working independently, driving work to completion, and reviewing the quality of staff or peer deliverables where needed.
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Henrico, Virginia
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Accounting Manager - Expansion role - Richmond, VA - Good work/life balance - Non Profit!We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core finance operations and help ensure strong fiscal stewardship for the organization in Henrico, Virginia. This role oversees day-to-day accounting activities, supports budgeting and forecasting, and helps maintain compliance with nonprofit reporting and audit requirements. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in financial management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to partner effectively with leadership and operational teams. Responsibilities:• Manage the organization’s general ledger and direct monthly and annual close activities to produce timely, accurate financial reporting.• Prepare regular financial statements and related analyses to support leadership decision-making and maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards.• Partner with leadership to build annual operating budgets and event-specific financial plans, while monitoring results against expectations throughout the year.• Review event finances with program and event staff to confirm that budget-to-actual reporting is complete, accurate, and actionable.• Supervise essential accounting processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.• Support the preparation of annual audit materials, Form 990 reporting, and required state filings for a nonprofit environment.• Assess internal accounting controls and refine procedures to strengthen financial accuracy, reduce risk, and protect organizational assets.• Provide finance support during select soccer events held each year and assist with additional accounting-related priorities as needed.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Technical Accountant

Richmond, Virginia
remote
Temporary to Hire
60 - 65 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Accountant to join a team in a long term contract opportunity offering a remote work schedule. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can lead complex accounting analysis, support external reporting obligations, and provide guidance on intercompany activity and compliance matters. The role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening reporting processes, and supporting the accounting implications of upcoming acquisitions. Responsibilities:• Lead the preparation and review of technical accounting analyses to support accurate financial reporting and regulatory filings.• Responsible for intercompany accounting activity, ensuring transactions are recorded properly and reconciled in a timely manner.• Support the completion of quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including documentation tied to 10-Q and 10-K filings.• Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate accounting considerations related to upcoming acquisitions and other complex business events.• Manage month-end close activities by reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy.• Coordinate with audit partners and internal teams to provide schedules, analysis, and documentation for financial statement audits.• Apply accounting guidance and compliance standards to maintain consistency and accuracy across reporting activities.• Utilize systems such as Workiva and Oracle to prepare reporting support, organize financial data, and improve accounting workflow execution.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Advanced Specialist, GL Accountant

Hopewell, Virginia
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist to support core general ledger operations for a manufacturing organization in Virginia. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating audit activities, and strengthening day-to-day accounting processes across multiple areas. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage close activities while partnering with teams involved in payroll, freight, payables, and receivables. Responsibilities: • Direct and coordinate external audit activities, ensuring requests are addressed thoroughly and supporting documentation is prepared on time. • Manage accounting for revenue-related matters, including recognition practices, rebate programs, and commission-related entries. • Oversee the integration of general ledger data from third-party payroll and freight sources and resolve discrepancies as they arise. • Drive monthly close activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by updating account structures, monitoring activity, and supporting accurate financial reporting. • Provide oversight for accounts payable and accounts receivable operations to promote accurate processing and proper financial control. • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and clear outstanding items in a timely manner. • Support legal entity audit requirements, internal control reviews, transfer pricing analysis, and documentation of current accounting procedures.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z