Staff Accountant | Reconciliations, GAAP & On-site Perks

Virginia Housing Development Authority; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness center

Free parking

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Virginia Housing Development Authority is seeking a Staff Accountant to create, review, and maintain vendor records, process deposits, and reconcile the General Fund and other GL accounts. The role involves preparing journal entries and supporting accurate financial reporting and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, several years of accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP or Jaggaer

Qualifications

• 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 proficiency in AR/AP, vendor management, GL review, and reconciliations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks
• General understanding of GASB standards
• Proven ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as Dynamics GP or Jaggaer One
• Strong attention to detail with ability to analyze financial data and ensure data integrity
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with commitment to high-quality work
• Advanced vendor management or automated AP/deposit workflows
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, or Workday
• Intermediate Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
• Identifying trends or anomalies in financial data
• Preparing or reviewing journal entries in multi-fund or complex environments
• Collaborative, cross-department problem-solving
• Process improvements and handling high-volume reconciliations
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain vendor records
• Process deposits and perform bank account analysis
• Review and reconcile the General Fund and other GL accounts
• Prepare journal entries and related accounting tasks
• Support accurate financial reporting and internal controls

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Vendor management

Reconciliation

Journal entries

Dynamics GP

Jaggaer One

Excel

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Jaggaer One

Workday

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Virginia Housing Development Authority is seeking a Staff Accountant to create, review, and maintain vendor records, process deposits, and reconcile the General Fund and other GL accounts. The role involves preparing journal entries and supporting accurate financial reporting and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, several years of accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP or Jaggaer