Accountant Jobs in Virginia

Accountant jobs in Virginia concentrate heavily in government contracting, financial services, and defense, with significant demand in the Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads metros. Large employers with lasting Virginia footprints include Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Capital One, all of which maintain substantial accounting and finance teams across the state. The most in-demand specialties are government cost accounting, internal audit, and tax. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles109+
Top employerHII
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring43
Work type49% On-site
Top industryEducation

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Accounts Payable Accountant
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Accounts Payable Accountant
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Arlington, Virginia
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$75k - $80k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
2-10

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Thompson Greenspon
Senior Accountant - CAAS
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Senior Accountant - CAAS
Thompson Greenspon
Fairfax, Virginia
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$75k - $90k/yr
Hybrid
Associate's degree in accounting
11-50

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Solve IT Strategies, Inc.
Budget Accountant
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Budget Accountant
Solve IT Strategies, Inc.
Newport News, Virginia
Finance
Accounting
Audit
Tax
$30.00 - $35.00/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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US Fertility
Senior Accountant
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Senior Accountant
US Fertility
Fairfax, Virginia
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$95k - $100k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Serco
Manager, Accounting Services
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Manager, Accounting Services
Serco
Herndon, Virginia
Data Analytics
Data Science
$96k.6 - $191k.2/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Accountant Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Arlington
9 jobs
Newport News
7 jobs
McLean
6 jobs
Fairfax
6 jobs
Virginia Beach
6 jobs
Falls Church
4 jobs
Charlottesville
4 jobs
Reston
3 jobs

Accountant Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

HII
HII4 open roles
Capital One
Capital One4 open roles
Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Science & Research
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in accountant jobs across Virginia.

  • Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Virginia Board of Accountancy required
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Costpoint expected
  • Experience with federal government cost accounting standards preferred for contracting roles
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation and analysis
  • Familiarity with Virginia tax codes and multi-state filing requirements for senior roles

Accountant Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a accountant in Virginia?

You become a licensed CPA in Virginia by passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting the education and experience requirements set by the Virginia Board of Accountancy, which oversees all CPA licensure in the state. Virginia requires a bachelor's degree with a concentration in accounting and a defined number of accounting and business credit hours. After passing the exam, you complete supervised work experience before your license is issued.

How much do accountants make in Virginia?

Accountants in Virginia earn a median of about $93,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,000 for the lowest 10% to over $156,730 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire accountants in Virginia?

Virginia accountant roles are posted by HII, Capital One, and Harris Teeter and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Northern Virginia's dense concentration of defense contractors and federal agencies makes it one of the most active hiring markets for government cost accountants and internal auditors in the country.

Which Virginia cities have the most accountant jobs?

Richmond, Arlington, and Newport News lead Virginia in accountant openings. Northern Virginia drives the bulk of demand through its federal contracting sector and headquarters of major financial services and technology firms, while Richmond anchors a strong commercial banking and corporate accounting market and Hampton Roads supports steady openings tied to defense and healthcare institutions in the region.

Are there remote accountant jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 51% of accountant openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well accounting tasks translate to desk-based work. Roles in tax, financial reporting, and management accounting are most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while positions requiring on-site access to classified systems or government facilities in Northern Virginia tend to be in-person.

How can I get hired as a accountant in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an accounting associate or staff accountant role at one of Virginia's large government contractors, such as Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, or Leidos, which run structured new-graduate hiring programs each year. Entry-level roles in accounts payable, payroll, or junior audit also open the door, particularly at the Richmond-area banks and regional CPA firms in Northern Virginia. Sitting for and passing parts of the CPA exam before you apply gives a clear edge over candidates who have not started yet.

Where can I find and apply to accountant jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to accountant jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and the rest of the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the ones that match.

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