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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Description We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our team in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In this role, you will handle a variety of accounting tasks, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax planning for clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and analyze financial data, including account entries for assets, liabilities, and capital accounts, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Generate detailed financial reports, such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements, to summarize client financial status.
• Provide recommendations for financial and tax strategies by evaluating accounting options and analyzing client needs.
• Maintain and implement accounting controls by following established procedures or recommending industry-specific policies.
• Offer guidance to entry-level accounting staff by coordinating tasks and addressing questions.
• Safeguard financial information by performing regular database backups and adhering to firm policies.
• Research and interpret accounting regulations to answer procedural questions and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Monitor and enforce adherence to federal, state, and local financial regulations, advising clients on necessary actions.
• Prepare special financial reports by analyzing trends and summarizing account information as needed.
• Uphold confidentiality and protect client operations by securely managing financial data. Requirements
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public accounting.
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and maintaining general ledgers.
• Strong knowledge of public accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Experience with account reconciliations and asset liability management.
• Familiarity with tax accounting and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in handling financial data.
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