Accountant Jobs in Richmond, VA
Accountant jobs in Richmond, Virginia are in active demand, concentrated in the Shockoe Bottom business corridor, Scott's Addition, and the downtown financial district across government contracting, healthcare systems, and financial services. Employers hiring right now include Capital One, WellsColeman, and Hospital to Home. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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A Senior Fixed Assets Accountant is part of the Shared Service organization which partners with the business units of the Health System and oversees the management and reporting of financial data related to Fixed Assets.
Essential Job Statements
A Senior Fixed Assets Accountant is responsible for recording the cost of the Health System’s newly added fixed assets, tracking existing assets, calculating and recording asset depreciation, as well as accounting for disposed fixed assets for multiple Health System locations.
Responsible for the process of compiling financial statements, reviewing data and ensuring financial compliance as they relate to fixed assets.
This position is responsible for general ledger reviews as they relate to fixed assets, as well as ensuring that fixed asset project data is correct and complete in the Strata system.
The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for ensuring fixed asset projects remain within the approved budget.
The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for communicating and following up with project managers on the status of fixed asset projects, ensuring Construction in Progress is correct and placing fixed assets into service with the date the asset was first used.
The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for preparing audit schedules relating to fixed assets for auditors, ensuring they balance to the General Ledger and assisting auditors during the company annual audit or other audits as assigned.
The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for analyzing transactions and identifying the appropriate accounting treatment.
The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for ensuring that new fixed assets are tagged.
The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for supporting team members who need assistance with entering fixed asset requests into Strata.
A Senior Fixed Assets Accountant manages processes and projects related to the reporting of financial data, requiring both the delegation of work and the review of other employees’ work.
A Senior Fixed Assets Accountant provides onboarding, guidance, coaching and training to other employees.
Other special projects may be assigned as needed.
Patient Population: N/A
Employment Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience
Preferred Education: MBA, CPA, CIA or equivalent
Licensing/ Certification
Licensure/Certification Required: N/A
Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Years and Type of Required Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in the accounting field. Proficient with various software applications to include: automated accounting systems, general ledger, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, etc.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to work with all levels of the organization and manage multiple projects at once.
Experience PREFERRED: Five (5) to eight (8) years progressively more responsible accounting experience in fixed assets accounting, general accounting or finance. Two (2) years of public accounting experience. Demonstrated ability to lead projects to completion.
Previous experience with areas within fixed assets accounting, audit, and internal controls.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Senior Accountants are responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees. Additional position requirements:
May require flexibility in work schedule to meet operational needs
Cultural Responsiveness: N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Previous experience in Strata and Workday systems preferred.
Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.
Physical Requirements:
Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending
Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing
Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards
Physical Requirements: N/A
Hazards: N/A
Mental/Sensory – Emotional
Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Reading, Logical Thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change
Compensation Range
Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
Days
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
A Senior Fixed Assets Accountant is part of the Shared Service organization which partners with the business units of the Health System and oversees the management and reporting of financial data related to Fixed Assets.
Essential Job Statements
A Senior Fixed Assets Accountant is responsible for recording the cost of the Health System’s newly added fixed assets, tracking existing assets, calculating and recording asset depreciation, as well as accounting for disposed fixed assets for multiple Health System locations.
Responsible for the process of compiling financial statements, reviewing data and ensuring financial compliance as they relate to fixed assets.
This position is responsible for general ledger reviews as they relate to fixed assets, as well as ensuring that fixed asset project data is correct and complete in the Strata system.
The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for ensuring fixed asset projects remain within the approved budget.
The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for communicating and following up with project managers on the status of fixed asset projects, ensuring Construction in Progress is correct and placing fixed assets into service with the date the asset was first used.
The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for preparing audit schedules relating to fixed assets for auditors, ensuring they balance to the General Ledger and assisting auditors during the company annual audit or other audits as assigned.
The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for analyzing transactions and identifying the appropriate accounting treatment.
The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for ensuring that new fixed assets are tagged.
The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for supporting team members who need assistance with entering fixed asset requests into Strata.
A Senior Fixed Assets Accountant manages processes and projects related to the reporting of financial data, requiring both the delegation of work and the review of other employees’ work.
A Senior Fixed Assets Accountant provides onboarding, guidance, coaching and training to other employees.
Other special projects may be assigned as needed.
Patient Population: N/A
Employment Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience
Preferred Education: MBA, CPA, CIA or equivalent
Licensing/ Certification
Licensure/Certification Required: N/A
Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Years and Type of Required Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in the accounting field. Proficient with various software applications to include: automated accounting systems, general ledger, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, etc.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to work with all levels of the organization and manage multiple projects at once.
Experience PREFERRED: Five (5) to eight (8) years progressively more responsible accounting experience in fixed assets accounting, general accounting or finance. Two (2) years of public accounting experience. Demonstrated ability to lead projects to completion.
Previous experience with areas within fixed assets accounting, audit, and internal controls.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Senior Accountants are responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees. Additional position requirements:
May require flexibility in work schedule to meet operational needs
Cultural Responsiveness: N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Previous experience in Strata and Workday systems preferred.
Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.
Physical Requirements:
Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending
Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing
Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards
Physical Requirements: N/A
Hazards: N/A
Mental/Sensory – Emotional
Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Reading, Logical Thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change
Compensation Range
Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
Days
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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Who's Hiring
- Capital One36
- WellsColeman9
- Hospital to Home9
- VCU Health System9
- Monument Consulting9
Accountant Jobs in Richmond: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an accountant job in Richmond?
Focus your search on Richmond's three strongest hiring sectors: government contracting firms clustered near the Capitol complex, health systems such as those anchored along the Broad Street corridor, and regional financial services firms downtown. Candidates with experience in fund accounting, grant compliance, or government cost accounting stand out locally. Networking through the Virginia Society of CPAs and targeting mid-size regional firms often moves faster than applying to national employers.
Which companies hire accountants in Richmond?
Companies currently hiring accountants in Richmond include Capital One, WellsColeman, and Hospital to Home, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Richmond's employer mix leans toward regional banks, health systems, government contractors, and public utilities, all of which maintain ongoing accounting teams rather than hiring only seasonally.
Are there remote accountant jobs in Richmond?
Yes, though availability depends on the role. Desk-based functions like management reporting, tax preparation, and financial analysis are more frequently offered remotely, while cost accounting and audit roles tied to on-site operations tend to be in-person. About 80% of accountant openings tied to Richmond are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Hybrid schedules are especially common among Richmond's larger financial services and healthcare employers.
How can I get an accountant job in Richmond with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Richmond is staff accountant or accounting associate roles at regional accounting firms, credit unions, or mid-size healthcare organizations, all of which hire recent graduates regularly. Internship pipelines through Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond feed directly into local firms. Familiarity with ERP systems like Sage or NetSuite and a willingness to start in accounts payable or receivable gives entry-level candidates a practical edge in Richmond's market.
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