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Accounting Project Consultant

Pay: $60–$80/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Wakefield, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.

$45,859 / year median in Virginia

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Job Description

Accounting Project ConsultantLocation:

Richmond, VA Employment Type:

Contract Schedule:

Full time, Monday through

Friday Pay Rate:

$60 to $80 per hour

Contract Length:

To be determined Our recruiting firm is partnering with a client in Richmond, VA to identify an experienced Accounting Project Consultant for an urgent contract need. This individual will support a temporary accounting project focused on reviewing historical sales transactions, cash register activity, POS reporting, and related accounting records. The ideal candidate has strong accounting and analytical experience and is comfortable working with large amounts of transaction level data. This person will work closely with the Accounting Manager to identify discrepancies, research variances, and help ensure sales and tax reporting is accurate. Experience with Toast POS is strongly preferred. ResponsibilitiesReview cash register and POS transactions for accuracy and consistencyAnalyze Toast POS reports and related accounting recordsCompare sales, payment, and tax information to identify discrepanciesResearch unusual transactions, variances, and reporting inconsistenciesAssist with analysis of sales tax information and reportingOrganize and reconcile data from multiple sourcesPrepare spreadsheets and reports summarizing findingsPartner closely with the Accounting Manager to investigate and document potential issuesMaintain confidentiality when handling financial and business informationPerform additional accounting and administrative duties related to the project as neededQualificationsPrevious experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, cash management, or a similar roleExperience working with POS systemsToast POS experience strongly preferredStrong Excel and spreadsheet skillsComfortable working with large amounts of dataExcellent attention to detail and analytical skillsAbility to identify discrepancies and trace transactions back to their sourceStrong organizational and communication skillsAbility to work independently and collaborate closely with the Accounting ManagerRestaurant, retail, hospitality, or food service accounting experience is a plusThis is a temporary project with the potential for additional work depending on the needs of the client. INDRic