We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a retail organization in Ashland, Virginia. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, supporting reporting activities, and helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax requirements. The ideal candidate brings solid foundational accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain organized financial records and keep accounting documentation current, accurate, and audit-ready.
- Review budget activity, track spending patterns, and produce expense reporting that supports business decisions.
- Process and record financial transactions in the general ledger with appropriate classification across assets, liabilities, and operating costs.
- Reconcile bank activity and investigate discrepancies to ensure balances are complete and accurate.
- Support monthly and annual close processes by preparing entries, reviewing accounts, and finalizing reporting schedules.
- Coordinate tax-related documentation, assist with filings and payments, and help ensure adherence to applicable tax guidelines.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external contacts to review transactions, resolve issues, and clarify accounting matters.
- Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits and assist with compliance-related requests.
- Implement updated accounting policies in daily work and help maintain alignment with regulatory and company standards.
- 2+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
- Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger activity.
- Proven ability to perform bank reconciliations and support month-end close responsibilities.
- Working knowledge of accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP.
- Familiarity with tax support activities, financial reporting, and audit preparation.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review financial data and identify inconsistencies.
- High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage confidential financial information.