Sr. Fixed Income Accountant

TECHEAD; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

TECHEAD is seeking a Fixed Income Accountant on an 8-month contract to join our accounting team in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on preparing and reviewing core accounting processes and ensuring entries and results comply with US GAAP and U.S.

Statutory requirements, supporting corporate investment strategies across multi-basis accounting. Key duties include evaluating system outputs for proper accounting treatment of Fixed Income investments, performing monthly close tasks and reconciliations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline.
• CPA or other relevant professional accounting/finance certification required.
• 2–5 years of accounting or finance experience focusing on monthly/quarterly close.
• Hands-on experience with account reconciliations and exception management using MS Office.
• Strong critical thinking and communication under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate system outputs for correct accounting treatment of Fixed Income investments across bases (US GAAP and U.S. Statutory).
• Perform monthly/quarterly close tasks including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Execute SOX controls and support US GAAP/Statutory reporting schedules.
• Identify process improvements and conduct workflow reviews for continuous improvement.
• Provide analytical support for contingencies and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Copilot

Job description

TECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us atTECHEAD.com or on Glassdoor.

Hybrid if Local to RVA, Remote Potential Outside of Richmond

8-month, Contract Position

About the Role

As a member of our Fixed Income Accounting team, you will hold primary responsibility for preparing and reviewing core accounting processes. You will ensure our organization appropriately records accounting entries and reports accounting results in accordance with US GAAP and U.S. Statutory regulations. This role plays a crucial part in supporting corporate investment strategies and partnering with multi-product finance teams across a broad multi-basis accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Execution & Review: Evaluate system outputs to ensure appropriate accounting treatment for all Fixed Income investments across multiple accounting bases (US GAAP and U.S. Statutory).
• Close & Reconciliations: Perform monthly/quarterly close tasks, including transaction processing, balance reconciliations, journal entries, income/asset allocations, and pricing analytics.
• Internal Controls: Execute all applicable SOX controls for owned processes and support internal/external U.S. GAAP and Statutory reporting schedules.
• Process Optimization: Research and review accounting guidance to assess existing processes, identify efficiencies or potential business gaps, and conduct thorough workflow reviews for continuous improvement.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Act as a value-add analytical resource by bringing structure to complex problems, managing contingency planning, anticipating issues, and handling additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• Certification: CPA or other relevant professional accounting/finance certification required.
• Experience: 2–5 years of accounting or finance experience, with direct experience in monthly/quarterly accounting close processes.
• Technical Skills: Hands‑on experience with account reconciliations, exception management, resolution, and proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Copilot).
• Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking, high attention to detail, collaborative mindset, and strong communication skills with the ability to navigate conflicts and meet tight deadlines.

TECHEAD's mission is to make our associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.