Staff Accountant

Virginia Housing; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Housing is recruiting a Staff Accountant for a hybrid role. You will create, review, and maintain vendor records, process deposits, and reconcile the General Fund, while preparing journal entries to support accurate financial reporting and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has a solid GAAP background, strong internal controls, and experience with ERP and procure-to-pay systems like Jaggaer. A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent experience
• Several years of accounting/finance experience with AR/AP, GL review, reconciliations
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal control frameworks
• General understanding of GASB standards
• Clear written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (GP, Jaggaer) and related tools
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with high-quality work

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain vendor records
• Process deposits and reconcile the General Fund
• Perform reconciliations for various general ledger accounts
• Prepare journal entries and related accounting tasks
• Support accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Vendor management

Financial reconciliation

Communication

Analytical skills

Data accuracy

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Jaggaer One

Oracle

SAP

Workday

Job description

Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as a Staff Accountant. (Hybrid)

This important role will be responsible for creating, reviewing, & maintaining vendor records, processing deposits, reviewing and reconciling the General Fund, and performing reconciliations for various general ledger accounts. The Staff Accountant will also prepare journal entries and complete the related accounting tasks that support accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency

Virginia Housing is one of the nation’s leading housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our lending and grant programs.

We are focused on employee engagement and committed to a healthy and diverse workforce. We offer on-site conveniences such as a fitness center and free parking. Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through classroom and online programs.

To be successful in this role you must possess :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration; or equivalent experience in accounting, banking, or finance
• Several years of professional experience in accounting, banking, or finance with demonstrated proficiency in accounts receivable, accounts payable, vendor management, general ledger review, bank account analysis and reconciliation, conflict resolution, and adherence to internal control practices
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control frameworks
• General understanding of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and experience working within enterprise resource systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP or equivalent platforms, as well as procure ‑ to ‑ pay systems such as Jaggaer One or comparable systems
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately analyze financial data, identify variances, and ensure data integrity
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast ‑ paced and deadline ‑ driven environment
• Demonstrated analytical and problem ‑ solving skills with a commitment to maintaining high ‑ quality work standards

The Ideal Candidate Would Also Have Experience In

• Advanced vendor management or automated AP/deposit workflows
• Additional accounting platforms such as Oracle, SAP, or Workday
• Intermediate Excel functions like pivot tables and lookups
• Identifying trends or anomalies in financial data
• Preparing or reviewing journal entries in multi ‑ fund or complex environments
• Implementing workflow or process improvements
• Performing higher ‑ complexity or high ‑ volume reconciliations
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to challenges

This position will close at midnight on 9/25/2026.

Hiring Range: $62,000-$83,500

A background check will be performed as a condition of employment.

A Conflict-of-Interest Act Disclosure form and Secondary Employment Disclosure form will need to be completed as a condition of employment.

Virginia Housing requires associates to live and work within the Commonwealth of Virginia.