Staff Accountant I — Budget & Audit Support

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster- Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is seeking a Staff Accountant I to join the Finance Team in Virginia Beach. This full-time role reports to the Accounting Supervisor and supports the accounting function through reconciliations, data analysis, budgeting, and audit activities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, 1+ year of experience, and strong Excel and Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, with strong working knowledge of spreadsheet and document management applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manipulate and analyze data, develop complex spreadsheets, and prepare clear, accurate, and useful management reports.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification or active CPA candidacy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Westminster- Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is seeking a Staff Accountant I to join the Finance Team in Virginia Beach. This full-time role reports to the Accounting Supervisor and supports the accounting function through reconciliations, data analysis, budgeting, and audit activities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, 1+ year of experience, and strong Excel and Office skills.