Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Portsmouth, VA
Company: FirstFour Staffing (Client Confidential)
Position Summary
FirstFour Staffing is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join a growing industrial organization based in Portsmouth, VA. This role will play a key part in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decisions
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
- Support external audits and coordinate with auditors as needed
- Monitor and improve internal controls and accounting processes
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams
- Assist with special projects and process improvements as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (ERP experience preferred)
- CPA designation or progress toward certification is a plus
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Why This Opportunity?
- Join a stable and growing organization with strong leadership
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on financial operations
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Clear path for professional growth and advancement