Accountant Jobs in Virginia

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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Staff Accountant

  • Arlington, VA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 7 hours ago

Responsibilities: Assist in the monthly accounting close process, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and review activities....

Senior Accountant

  • Arlington, VA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 7 hours ago

Responsibilities: Assist with the monthly accounting of the Companys debt, equity, and acquisitions along with the related reporting deliverables, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations...

M&A Tax Accountant CPA - Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 hours ago

Acceptable Background: *** 4+ years as an accountant specializing in M&A transactions, CPA designation strongly preferred. *** Experience in insurance industry is beneficial....

Junior Forensic Accountant

  • Arlington, VA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 11 hours ago

Firebird AST is seeking an onsite Junior Forensic Accountant to support the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) in Arlington, VA....

Plans/Budget Analyst

  • Herndon, VA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 12 hours ago

Overview Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and...

Senior Accountant

  • Herndon, VA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 15 hours ago

Support junior general ledger accountant in the daily activities with cash posting, fixed assets, journals entries and account reconciliation....

Accountant - Revenue

  • Vienna, VA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Vienna, VA
  • 15 hours ago

Accountant position on our Revenue Accounting team is responsible for monthly close activities such as the reconciliation of the company's revenue accounts and contract review....

Budget Analyst

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 16 hours ago

Full-Time and Permanent; Exempt; 7.5 Hours/Day; 252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year DEFINITION This is full performance level administrative work involving the collection, analysis, and reporting of...

Accountant I

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 16 hours ago

Job Title: Accountant I Job Locations: Norfolk, VA 23513 Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Payrate: $22.40/hr Job Duties: Maintains the payroll system, the fixed asset inventory system and...

Staff Accountant - Part Time

  • Herndon, VA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 17 hours ago

Cloud and Platform Monitoring Project Manager ManTech International Today Dept of Homeland Security Unspecified Unspecified Management Herndon, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) ManTech seeks a motivated,...

Senior Cash Management Accountant

  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 21 hours ago

Title: Senior Cash Management Accountant State Role Title: Financial and Auditing Services Practitioner I Hiring Range: Up to $65,600 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Virginia State University Location: Virginia...

Staff Accountant

  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago

Please reference Staff Accountant in the subject line of your email. Position Overview The Staff Accountant is a key member of the Finance and Administration Team....

Supervisory Accountant

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 1 day ago

Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")...

Family Accountant for HNWI $175K to $225K + All benefits and bonuses

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 1 day ago

Family Accountant needed for an HNWI individual in Washington, DC and four other properties Salary range: $175K - $225K plus all benefits, bonuses and vac pay The Principal has multiple properties :...

Accountant

  • Blacksburg, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Blacksburg, VA
  • 1 day ago

The Accountant plays a critical role in invoicing, payroll, financial documentation, and serves as a backup to the Controller. Position is located in Blacksburg, VA....

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Virginia

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Virginia 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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