Financial Reporting Accountant

Job Description

This position supports the Financial Reporting and Compliance Manager in all aspects of financial reporting and requires a high level of accounting experience and knowledge. The position involves performing complex and varied financial operations in accordance with established policies and practices, including the preparation, analysis, reconciliation, and verification of financial records. The role will assist with researching, analyzing, interpreting, and implementing new accounting pronouncements and best practices that impact financial processes.

Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, reconcile, and verify financial records.Research, analyze, interpret, and implement new accounting pronouncements and best practices.Communicate effectively with internal and external constituents.Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.Apply accounting principles and methods to a variety of complex fiscal needs.Assemble, analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial data.Exercise judgment and interpret administrative policies and procedures.Adhere strictly to deadlines for accurate and timely completion of reconciliations, schedules, financial reports, and compliance-related tasks.

Essential Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.Experience with accounting software, particularly in report writing and analysis.Effective oral and written communication techniques.Proficiency in Excel, including creating pivot tables and using vlookups.Experience with journal entries, debits/credits, and creating financial reports.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting.Experience in financial reporting to the government.Experience with Banner ERP.Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with team members and the larger finance office.Strong initiative.

Work Environment

The role operates in a standard office environment, working Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The position may offer the opportunity to transition to a permanent role with a large local university. Collaboration with a team of two in financial reporting and occasional work with the larger finance office is expected.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.47/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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