Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Culpeper, VA • 1d ago

Description

My client is a midsized construction/safety company that is searching for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their growing construction-related organization in Virginia. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who wants hands-on involvement across core accounting activities while building toward greater responsibility over time. Working closely with accounting leadership, the person in this position will contribute to accurate financial reporting, support project-focused operations, and help strengthen day-to-day accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

Lead and support monthly closing activities to keep financial records timely, complete, and accurate.

Prepare, review, and enter journal entries that reflect routine and non-routine accounting transactions.

Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts, investigating differences and resolving outstanding items.

Analyze variances, research accounting issues, and determine practical solutions to improve reporting accuracy.

Maintain the general ledger and verify that account activity is properly recorded and supported.

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deliverables for management and external stakeholders.

Partner with operational teams to address project-based accounting needs and provide financial insight tied to business activity.

Contribute to audit readiness, compliance support, internal control improvements, and other special projects as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

At least 2 years of accounting experience in a detail-focused environment.

Prior experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

Background in construction accounting is strongly preferred; experience in manufacturing or other project-driven industries is also valued.

Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and financial statement support activities.

Demonstrated ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and resolve issues independently.

Strong Excel skills, along with experience using accounting or ERP systems; familiarity with Foundation software is a plus.

All interested individuals please respond to me directly via LinkedIn - Ty Smith

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