Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for real estate redevelopment programs in Norfolk, Virginia. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, overseeing project-level accounting activity, and delivering meaningful financial analysis to support sound decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong public-sector accounting expertise, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to manage multiple funding sources, reporting requirements, and compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting activities for assigned redevelopment programs and projects, including funding arrangements such as grants, contracts, loans, bonds, credits, and subsidy-related transactions.

• Prepare and record journal entries, maintain subsidiary and general ledger accuracy, and complete month-end and year-end closing activities for project and program accounts.

• Review financial transactions such as cash receipts, disbursements, and funding drawdowns to ensure timely processing and accurate documentation.

• Manage cash and investment-related activity by tracking balances, recording transactions, evaluating variances, and coordinating with financial institutions when needed.

• Analyze financial results and project activity to identify trends, discrepancies, and issues requiring correction or management attention.

• Support internal and external audits by organizing required documentation, assisting with audit preparation, and responding to financial inquiries.

• Contribute to budget planning by performing financial and statistical analysis that supports forecasting and resource allocation decisions.

• Reconcile routine and non-routine tax documentation, including forms related to vendor reporting and taxpayer information verification.

• Collaborate with accounting staff and program stakeholders to ensure financial reporting, compliance, and project accounting processes remain aligned.

• Prepare reports and summaries that communicate financial performance, findings, and recommendations to relevant internal parties.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least two years in a lead accounting capacity.
• Background in public-sector accounting or work supporting government-related organizations is required.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Strong ability to review and interpret financial statements and present findings clearly.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and managing detailed financial records with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency with Yardi software or similar property/accounting systems is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.