Staff Accountant I: Detail-Driven Budget & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

PTO & 6 Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance + Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Legal/Identity Theft Protection Plans

Team Member Discounts

Career Growth & Leadership Development

Job summary

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is seeking a Staff Accountant I to support the Accounting Department. Responsibilities include processing, recording, updating, analyzing, and reporting financial data in accordance with policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, at least one year of accounting experience, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office Suite, and Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or 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 with monthly reconciliations.
• Prepares general ledger entries to ensure accurate reporting of financial information.
• Analyses data and develops complex spreadsheets; audits spreadsheets for accuracy and consistency.
• Compiles accounting work, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintains financial files and records for documentation and compliance.
• Assists in the preparation of annual budget, monthly financials, audits, and cost reports.
• Supports external audits with documentation and schedules.
• Responds to accounting questions by researching data.
• Communicates concerns or potential compliance issues to supervisor.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is seeking a Staff Accountant I to support the Accounting Department. Responsibilities include processing, recording, updating, analyzing, and reporting financial data in accordance with policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, at least one year of accounting experience, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office Suite, and Google Workspace.