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

Search managed by: Katherine Bowman

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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