Accounting Specialist
Charlottesville, VA
Full Time
Mid Level
Who We Are
Our Purpose: We exist to provide solutions and create value through our professional services for businesses, individuals, and nonprofits in our community.
Our Vision: We are committed to utilizing our position as the preeminent independent accounting and professional services firm in Central Virginia to make a positive difference for our clients and our community.
Our Mission: We will use our expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to:
Our Purpose: We exist to provide solutions and create value through our professional services for businesses, individuals, and nonprofits in our community.
Our Vision: We are committed to utilizing our position as the preeminent independent accounting and professional services firm in Central Virginia to make a positive difference for our clients and our community.
Our Mission: We will use our expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to:
- Nurture future leaders through a supportive, challenging, and enjoyable work environment
- Provide the highest quality professional services to our clients
- Utilize our outstanding team and maximize their effectiveness by promoting a healthy balance between work and daily life
- Work with clients and team members to accomplish their desired results
- Review and approve monthly close work prepared by Transaction Specialists with high accuracy, ensuring minimal rework is required.
- Prepare and document complex adjusting entries and resolve technical accounting questions efficiently and consistently.
- Provide constructive review feedback that actively improves the quality and independence of Transaction Specialists.
- Consistently meet budgeted hours and review efficiency targets to maintain profitable engagement delivery.
- Ensure the monthly close is supported, cleared for final approval, and completed accurately and on time for all assigned clients.
- Proactively identify and escalate potential issues, risks, or scope changes to leadership.
- Increase the capacity for Virtual Controllers through effective delegation and high-level technical support.
- A proactive team player with a positive attitude who actively seeks and provides feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with peers, clients, and firm leadership.
- Superior ability to think analytically, solve complex problems, and apply strong emotional intelligence to professional interactions.
- A flexible and agile working style capable of navigating shifting priorities in a mid-sized firm environment.
- Strong foundational accounting knowledge paired with a high level of comfort utilizing and learning modern accounting technology.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent professional experience.
- 2+ years of experience working in public or private accounting is required.
- CAS technology certification is required (or must be completed within the first year of hire).
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Bill.com is preferred.
- Career growth opportunities
- Competitive salary compensation based on experience
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Full benefits including:
- 401k and profit-sharing plan
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- HSA
- FSA
- Life Insurance
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