Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities for a growing company in Petersburg, Virginia. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, managing payables efficiently, and contributing to a smooth month-end close process. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the accounts payable cycle from invoice intake through final payment, ensuring each transaction is processed accurately and on schedule.

- Examine invoices and supporting documents for completeness, correct coding, and alignment with internal approval requirements.

- Compare vendor statements to internal records, investigate inconsistencies, and resolve outstanding issues promptly.

- Maintain up-to-date supplier documentation, including tax forms, payment terms, and related records needed for compliance.

- Coordinate recurring payment activities such as check runs, electronic payments, and wire transactions while meeting established deadlines.

- Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.

- Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and other balance sheet items to support accurate financial reporting.

- Assist with general ledger maintenance, including tracking fixed assets, prepaid items, and other routine accounting entries.

- Work closely with operational and purchasing teams to address invoice discrepancies, purchase order questions, and payment concerns.

- Support audits and management reporting by gathering documentation, preparing analyses, and helping uphold internal control standards. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

- At least 2 years of accounting experience, including hands-on involvement with accounts payable processes.

- Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals and general ledger activity.

- Experience using accounting software or enterprise resource planning systems.

- Strong Excel skills, including the ability to use lookups, filters, sorting functions, and pivot tables.

- Demonstrated accuracy, sound organization, and careful attention to detail in day-to-day work.

- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage priorities in a high-volume setting.

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