Accountant Jobs in Portsmouth, VA

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Senior Staff Accountant

  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Education: Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, related field or the equivalent work experience. Experience: The ideal candidate would have at least five years of experience in accounting....

Project Accountant

  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Project Accountant Job Description We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our innovative and expanding company at our headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia....

DB AR Staff Accountant

  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 3 days ago

and Requirements General Description: Corp AC Staff Accountant DB Collections is responsible for collecting commission payable, bad debt allowance, and completing monthly reconciliations for the Corporate...

Senior Accountant

  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 6 days ago

The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Director of Accounting....

Payroll Accountant - Multi-hire

  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 7 days ago

The Payroll Department is seeking Payroll Accountants to be an integral part of the complex day-to-day operations....

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 8 days ago

The Senior Tax Accountant will play a key role in managing and overseeing the tax functions for a healthcare organization....

Staff Accountant

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 10 days ago

transactions Assist in automating processes and procedures....

Forensic Accountant

  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 10 days ago

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Selectees who are not FBI financial analysts or forensic accountants are required to attend a mandatory five-week Forensic Accountant Core Training Session (FACTS) held at the...

Accountant I

  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Perform analyses of general ledger accounts, to include reconciliations of tax accounts receivables, liability accounts, and revenue accounts; make adjusting entries in the City's Oracle ERP system...

Certified Public Accountant in Chesapeake,VA,US

  • Chesapeake, VA (9 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (9 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 22 days ago

We are seeking a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to serve as a Subject Matter Expert within our firm....

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 22 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 22 days ago

SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT East Coast Repair and Fabrication United States, Virginia, Portsmouth Jun 11, 2025 JOB TITLE SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT LOCATION PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704 US (Primary) JOB TYPE Full-Time...

Staff Accountant

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 22 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 22 days ago

To succeed in this role, you should have an associate or bachelors degree in accounting and 35 years of relevant experience....

Senior Accountant

  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 26 days ago

Senior Accountant Job Description The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)....

Staff Accountant II

  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 28 days ago

STAFF ACCOUNTANT II JOB DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT: Accounting OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY: Perform a variety of specialized accounting duties including, but not limited to, the review, analysis, and reconciliation...

General Accountant

  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Main Purpose of the Role: To ensure principles of accounting are being applied to the financial information of the organization timely and accurately Main Tasks: Handles daily accounting tasks...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Portsmouth, VA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Portsmouth, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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