Sr. Accountant

About the role

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

• Public-sector accounting expertise.
• Detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple funding sources, reporting requirements, and compliance responsibilities.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

$70,000 - $85,000 USD Per Year

Schedule

Ongoing

Location

Norfolk, VA