Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations while taking on key leadership responsibilities in Richmond, Virginia. This role blends hands-on financial work with oversight of essential processes, including payables, receivables, payroll, and billing activities tied to government reimbursement programs. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep financial records accurate, timely, and well organized.
Responsibilities:
- Lead core accounting activities across the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is complete and reliable.
- Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, preparing supporting documentation, and recording accurate journal entries.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and banking activity regularly to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, helping ensure accurate processing, proper coding, and timely follow-up on outstanding items.
- Support and monitor payroll-related accounting tasks to promote accuracy in reporting and compliance with internal controls.
- Provide guidance over billing operations connected to Medicaid and Medicare, helping maintain accurate submission and payment tracking.
- Review financial data for consistency and accuracy, escalating concerns and recommending improvements where needed.
- Assist with managerial-level accounting oversight by coordinating priorities, supporting workflow execution, and reinforcing sound accounting practices.
- Strong experience managing month-end close activities in a fast-paced accounting environment.
- Solid knowledge of general ledger maintenance, journal entry preparation, and account analysis.
- Proven ability to complete account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
- Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll-related accounting processes.
- Familiarity with billing oversight involving Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements.
- Ability to balance detailed accounting work with broader operational or team-level responsibilities.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.