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8 results for Entry Level Accountant Financial Services in Richmond, VA

Sr. Accountant

Glen Allen, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in Glen Allen, Virginia. This role will oversee core accounting activities, support accurate financial reporting, and help maintain strong controls across mortgage-related transactions. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in financial services accounting, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Lead recurring close activities by coordinating monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks to ensure timely and accurate reporting. • Record, validate, and review financial entries and reconciliations to maintain the integrity of the general ledger. • Manage accounting for mortgage-related activity, including servicing, loan origination, escrow balances, warehouse funding, and associated transactions. • Perform detailed reconciliations for cash, investor, servicing, and other specialized accounts tied to mortgage operations. • Prepare supporting financial information for leadership, investors, regulators, and internal stakeholders as needed. • Partner with audit teams by assembling schedules, organizing documentation, and addressing follow-up questions during audit cycles. • Evaluate financial performance, investigate variances, and communicate actionable insights and recommendations to management. • Strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls by identifying process improvement opportunities and supporting implementation efforts. • Work closely with teams across finance, servicing, operations, and compliance to address cross-functional accounting matters. • Provide guidance and informal support to less experienced accounting team members when needed.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
25.29 - 33.913 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.
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Glen Allen, VA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support high-volume accounting operations in Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong reconciliation expertise, solid general ledger knowledge, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting with changing priorities. The role requires a hands-on contributor who can manage day-to-day accounting tasks while also recognizing opportunities to strengthen processes and improve accuracy. Responsibilities: • Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records. • Support general ledger activities by preparing, reviewing, and maintaining accounting entries and related documentation. • Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing activities with a focus on timeliness and accuracy. • Work within BlackLine to complete reconciliation workflows, track outstanding items, and maintain supporting schedules. • Manage accounting responsibilities in a high-volume environment while adapting to shifting business needs and incomplete information. • Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve transaction issues, clarify accounting data, and support daily operational needs. • Review existing accounting procedures, recommend practical improvements, and help implement more efficient workflows. • Assist with month-end and other recurring close activities to help maintain consistent and reliable reporting.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Fredericksburg, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for a healthcare organization in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This role will guide a team of seven accounting professionals while ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong balance sheet integrity, and a well-organized audit process. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise in general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end close, along with the ability to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Direct and support a seven-member accounting team, setting priorities and reviewing work to maintain accuracy and efficiency. • Oversee month-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are properly recorded. • Manage general ledger operations, including review of journal entries and resolution of posting issues. • Perform detailed balance sheet analysis to confirm account accuracy and identify items requiring follow-up. • Lead account reconciliation efforts across key financial areas, ensuring discrepancies are researched and cleared promptly. • Coordinate preparation for financial statement audits by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and auditor requests. • Monitor accounting controls and recommend process improvements that strengthen reporting quality and compliance. • Assist with accounting-related changes to internal processes or systems as needed, ensuring continuity in financial operations.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Fredericksburg, VA
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Temporary to Hire
52.25 - 60.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a healthcare organization in Fredericksburg, Virginia in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role will lead core accounting operations while helping ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and timely completion of close activities. The position also partners with leadership on audits, tax-related filings, and financial processes that support sound decision-making across the organization. Responsibilities: • Lead daily accounting operations across the general ledger, cash activity, and fixed asset records to maintain accurate and complete financial data. • Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is reported reliably. • Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet support to confirm accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. • Supervise and develop accounting staff, providing guidance on technical issues, workload priorities, and quality expectations. • Oversee capital asset accounting, including asset setup, depreciation tracking, disposals, and related budget coordination. • Work closely with senior finance leadership on consolidated reporting and other financial deliverables across the organization. • Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor requests, and help address findings or recommendations from internal and external reviews. • Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support consistent reporting and protection of organizational assets. • Assist with tax filings, regulatory submissions, and process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, or automation within accounting workflows.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Richmond, VA
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support critical accounting operations for a client based in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with strong PeopleSoft expertise and a solid background in managing close activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The role will play a key part in maintaining accurate records, reviewing accounting activity, and ensuring dependable month-end and year-end results. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity. • Perform detailed reconciliations for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash, ensuring alignment between PeopleSoft and connected systems each month. • Create and run ad hoc PeopleSoft queries to gather financial data, investigate variances, and support reporting needs. • Contribute to monthly and annual close cycles by coordinating accounting tasks, validating balances, and meeting reporting deadlines. • Support the preparation of financial reports and audit-related schedules with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness. • Monitor account activity and resolve discrepancies by partnering with internal stakeholders and reviewing system-generated information. • Use Microsoft Excel to analyze accounting data, organize reconciliations, and present findings clearly for management review.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z