Accountant

Accountant (Financial Integrity & Strategy)Norfolk, VA Pay: Salary-70K-85K Job Type: Full-time/ Direct HireAre you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives on autonomy and strategic impact? The Accountant is more than a record-keeper; you are a critical contributor to our Finance Department. We are looking for a forward-thinking professional to own the integrity of our financial data from transaction through reporting. You will bridge the gap between daily operations and executive-level insight, ensuring our leadership team clearly understands the "why" behind the numbers.Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Ledger Ownership: Manage the accuracy of the GL, including journal entries, reconciliations, and a disciplined month-end close.Financial Reporting: Prepare and review complex balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to ensure they are timely and defensible.Strategic Analysis: Analyze costs, revenues, and margins to support forecasting and planning. Proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities.Communication: Translate operational activity into financial outcomes, explaining variances in plain language to non-finance leaders.Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, internal controls, and manual workflows.Compliance: Serve as the lead point of contact for internal/external audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and tax requirements.RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.Experience: 4+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience (Manufacturing or Regulated Environment experience preferred).Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Data Analysis) and experience with QuickBooks or Sage.Attributes: High attention to detail, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality.