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PeopleShare Inc lists this Accountant opportunity in norfolk, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Accountant (Financial Integrity & Strategy)
Norfolk, VA
Pay: Salary-70K-85K
Job Type: Full-time/ Direct Hire
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives on autonomy and strategic impact?
The Accountant is more than a record-keeper; you are a critical contributor to our Finance Department. We are looking for a forward-thinking professional to own the integrity of our financial data from transaction through reporting. You will bridge the gap between daily operations and executive-level insight, ensuring our leadership team clearly understands the "why" behind the numbers.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger Ownership: Manage the accuracy of the GL, including journal entries, reconciliations, and a disciplined month-end close.
Financial Reporting: Prepare and review complex balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to ensure they are timely and defensible.
Strategic Analysis: Analyze costs, revenues, and margins to support forecasting and planning. Proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Communication: Translate operational activity into financial outcomes, explaining variances in plain language to non-finance leaders.
Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, internal controls, and manual workflows.
Compliance: Serve as the lead point of contact for internal/external audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and tax requirements.
Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Experience: 4+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience (Manufacturing or Regulated Environment experience preferred).
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Data Analysis) and experience with QuickBooks or Sage.
Attributes: High attention to detail, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality.
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Worksite address
norfolk, VA, 23500, US
Who can apply
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