Accountant Jobs in Virginia Beach, 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 Accountant NEW

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 14 hours ago

Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and support month-end close processes....

Systems Accountant

  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") or Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent...

Sr Accountant

  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Ensures the accuracy of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Duties and Responsibilities Compiles and...

Staff Accountant

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago

The Staff Accountant will primarily be responsible for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring accurate and timely general journal entry....

Senior Accountant: Government Contracts & Project Cost Accounting

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 1 day ago

entry accruals, allocations, intercompany entries, prepaid, fixed assets....

Staff Accountant

  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a Staff Accountant with 2+ years of accounting experience who is confident handling day-to-day accounting functions such as general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and financial...

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 6 days 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 (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts accurately and on time....

DB AR Staff Accountant

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 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
  • 11 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 11 days ago

Entries to include: Numbers Journal Entry Description of Entry Back-up Financial Statements Income Statement Balance Sheet Budget-Actual Excel Reports Cash Flow Model Support for Balance Sheet Prints...

Payroll Accountant - Multi-hire

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 12 days ago

Additionally, the Payroll Accountant is responsible for downloading payroll general ledger files; identifying errors and creating the necessary journal entries to resolve discrepancies within the general...

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 14 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 (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Key Responsibilities Assist with month-end closing process including journal entries, analysis, report and schedule preparation, etc....

Accountant I

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 16 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 (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 27 days ago

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

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Virginia Beach, 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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