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Staff Accountant
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Robert Half
Portsmouth, VA (In Person)
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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team in Portsmouth, Virginia. This role supports core accounting operations by preparing financial information, reviewing account activity, and helping maintain accurate records across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to help ensure timely and accurate monthly close activities.
- Partner with teams across the company to answer financial questions, provide reporting support, and deliver analysis that informs business decisions.
- Monitor budget performance by comparing planned spending to actual results and preparing recurring variance reports for leadership review.
- Investigate account discrepancies, identify incorrect postings or coding issues, and resolve differences to maintain reliable financial records.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests by organizing documentation, explaining account activity, and supporting compliance efforts.
- Coordinate with the Purchasing team to confirm transactions are recorded with the correct dates, classifications, and accounting codes.
- Support fixed asset accounting by tracking project-related costs, maintaining asset records, and calculating monthly depreciation.
- Contribute to financial control processes and special projects assigned by finance leadership to strengthen data accuracy and operational effectiveness. Requirements
- 3+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
- Hands-on knowledge of general ledger activity, debits and credits, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
- Experience supporting corporate tax processes, including exposure to sales tax and corporate tax return activities.
- Familiarity with budget tracking, variance analysis, and month-end close procedures.
- Background in construction accounting or experience working with project-based cost accumulation is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to research discrepancies and present clear financial information.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.