Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant

Location: Glen Allen, VA (Innsbrook Area)
Schedule: 100% Onsite
Compensation: $55,000-$77,000 + Bonus Potential

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established financial services organization seeking an Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, values accuracy and integrity, and wants exposure to a variety of accounting functions across multiple entities.

Reporting directly to the Controller, this position offers hands-on involvement in financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end close activities, cash management, audits, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and committed to delivering high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records
• Perform account reconciliations and review balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Assist with daily cash balancing and loan balancing activities
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances
• Prepare and maintain documentation supporting financial transactions
• Collaborate with senior accounting staff on accounting policies, procedures, and process improvements
• Assist with internal and external audits, including financial statement audits
• Support internal control initiatives and compliance activities
• Partner with various departments to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the accounting function

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA designation preferred
• 2-3 years of accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems
• Ability to quickly learn new software and technology platforms

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• ADP
• Loan Vision
• SoftPro
• Encompass
• Ramp
• FICS

What We're Looking For

• Stable work history
• Strong general accounting foundation
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Dependable and accountable work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented mindset with a desire to learn and grow
• Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• Established and financially stable organization
• Collaborative accounting team with strong leadership support
• Opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting and finance
• Clear growth potential and professional development opportunities
• Meaningful work within a respected organization with a strong reputation for service and integrity

Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

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