Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accountant to support daily and monthly financial activities for a manufacturing operation in Virginia. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting specialist who can maintain accurate records, analyze financial results, and contribute to a well-controlled reporting environment. The position offers the opportunity to work across core accounting functions, including reconciliations, cost tracking, and fixed asset support, while using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Excel to improve accuracy and insight.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records and support timely month-end close activities.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, including balance sheet and bank accounts, and investigate discrepancies through to resolution.
- Support intercompany accounting processes by recording transactions correctly and ensuring balances align across entities.
- Assist with cost accounting activities by reviewing production-related data, monitoring bill of materials information, and identifying cost impacts.
- Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, transfers, depreciation support, and documentation accuracy.
- Analyze financial results and explain variances against forecasts, standards, or prior periods to help management understand performance trends.
- Review accounting data in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and use Excel to organize, validate, and report financial information.
- Contribute to process accuracy by helping maintain strong documentation, consistent account support, and reliable financial reporting practices.
The position will require a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of experience. The position is 100% onsite and will require some to live in the local Tri-Cities/Virginia or surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview
- At least 1 year of accounting experience in a detail-focused setting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation procedures.
- Experience performing bank reconciliations and balance sheet account analysis with strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with intercompany transactions, fixed asset accounting, and financial analysis concepts.
- Exposure to cost accounting principles, including manufacturing cost structures and bill of materials review.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting tasks.
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP system is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining accuracy.