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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the accounts payable cycle from invoice intake through final payment, ensuring each transaction is processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Examine invoices and supporting documents for completeness, correct coding, and alignment with internal approval requirements.<br>• Compare vendor statements to internal records, investigate inconsistencies, and resolve outstanding issues promptly.<br>• Maintain up-to-date supplier documentation, including tax forms, payment terms, and related records needed for compliance.<br>• Coordinate recurring payment activities such as check runs, electronic payments, and wire transactions while meeting established deadlines.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and other balance sheet items to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Assist with general ledger maintenance, including tracking fixed assets, prepaid items, and other routine accounting entries.<br>• Work closely with operational and purchasing teams to address invoice discrepancies, purchase order questions, and payment concerns.<br>• Support audits and management reporting by gathering documentation, preparing analyses, and helping uphold internal control standards.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial data within the general ledger.</p><p>• Perform regular reconciliations for bank activity and balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.</p><p>• Contribute to monthly and annual close cycles by preparing support schedules and helping finalize account balances.</p><p>• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to promote timely and accurate transaction processing.</p><p>• Generate financial reports and provide support for reviewing trends, fluctuations, and budget-to-actual differences.</p><p>• Uphold accounting policies and internal control standards by reviewing transactions for accuracy and procedural compliance.</p><p>• Participate in audit preparation by organizing documentation and responding to requests for financial information.</p><p>• Support assigned projects and additional accounting initiatives based on departmental priorities.</p>