Staff Accountant II

Location: 3181 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA

Reports To: Manager, Accounting

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (may require additional hours outside of this schedule - minimally)

About Us

Founded in 1982,
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community. Located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, our scenic, resort-style campus is home to a vibrant community of residents and staff who share a passion for service, joy, and well-being.

Our mission?
Enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness.

We live our values every day:

• Respect for every person
• Passion for what we do
• Professionalism in all we do

Apply today and help us bring wellness, joy, and energy to the heart of our community!

Staff Accountant is responsible for providing support to the Accounting Department by performing a variety of specialized accounting duties. Duties include processing, recording, updating, analyzing, and reporting financial data/information in compliance with established policies and procedures. Assists residents with account questions and concerns. Always model our core values of respect, passion, and professionalism, and holds others accountable for doing the same.

• Maintain and balance assigned general ledger accounts by performing monthly account reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Prepare general ledger entries to ensure accurate reporting of financial information.
• Analyze data and other information by developing complex spreadsheets.
• Audit spreadsheets to ensure information is accurately presented and consistent.
• Compile a wide variety of accounting work assignments (account reconciliations, capital expenditure reporting, expense variances, etc.).
• Maintain financial files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation, compliance with established policies and procedures, and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, monthly financials, annual audit, annual cost reports, statistical reporting, and other special projects as directed.
• Assist in the external audit by providing supporting documentation, schedules and/or information on internal processes as required for the audit.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Communicate concerns or potential compliance issues to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Complete all compliance and mandatory in-services and training.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated strong analytical and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person or over the telephone and ability to write concisely is required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and react quickly under stringent time frames to meet fixed deadlines.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google software applications.
• Demonstrated advanced Excel knowledge and skill to create spreadsheets and management reports by effectively manipulating data and presenting it in an understandable and useful format.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and attention to detail skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft and Google applications.

Preferred:

• CPA or CPA candidate.
• COVID-19 Vaccinated. As of now, the 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine formulation is being distributed to providers and pharmacies; however, it has not yet received official approval from the CDC. In Virginia, pharmacists may administer COVID-19 vaccines under the Virginia Board of Pharmacy’s statewide protocols or with a direct order from a licensed medical provider. We encourage all new hires to consult with their healthcare provider regarding the most current vaccination recommendations.
  
  Please be aware that, depending on future CDC guidance or regulatory updates, we may require proof of the most recent COVID-19 vaccination as part of our ongoing commitment to health and safety.

• Sedentary work: must be able to perform computer work for six to eight hours per…