Staff Accountant
About the role
Prevailance is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this position supports day-to-day accounting operations across general ledger accounting, payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial compliance. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and is comfortable managing financial data and multiple recurring accounting cycles. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to gain broad corporate accounting experience within a government contracting environment.
Work Arrangement: Primarily On-Site with remote flexibility
Responsibilities
- Support general ledger accounting and month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Perform bank and corporate credit card reconciliations, research discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records
- Prepare bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll, including payroll adjustments, reconciliations, journal entries, and employee changes
- Process accounts payable, vendor invoices, and approved ACH and other electronic payments
- Maintain accurate accounting, payroll, and disbursement records in accordance with GAAP, company procedures, and internal controls
- Assist with federal, state, and local tax filings and payroll, benefits, retirement, workers' compensation, and other regulatory reporting
- Support DCAA, tax, and other financial audits by preparing reconciliations, schedules, transaction support, and requested documentation