Accountant

About This Role

Join our dynamic team to support the financial management and audit processes. You will play a crucial role in managing day-to-day financial responsibilities, including reconciling bank statements and assisting with audit work. This interim position is expected to last at least through June 30th, with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Create journal entries and process account codes.
• Pull data for audit purposes.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank and other accounts.
• Gather and process accounts payable documentation.
• Enter payroll journal entries.
• Assist the travel department in ensuring funding and documentation are complete before CFO approval.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in accounting and reconciliation processes.
• 2-3+ years of SLED accounting experience (GASB standards, supporting external audits, budgeting, grants, reconciliations, AP/AR)
• Experience with general ledger accounting.
• 2-3+ years of accounting experience, including bank reconciliations.
• Basic proficiency in Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with local government accounting.
• Familiarity with Tyler Munis ERP systems.
• Accounts payable and/or travel experience.
• An associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field.

Work Environment

Work Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM in a fully equipped office environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portsmouth, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.