Bookkeeper Jobs in Richmond, VA
Bookkeeper jobs in Richmond, Virginia draw steady demand from employers in finance, healthcare, nonprofit, and real estate sectors, with openings concentrated in the Shockoe Bottom business corridor, Scott's Addition, and the West End. Employers hiring right now include Capital One, WellsColeman, and Hospital to Home. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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
Bookkeeper Jobs in Richmond: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a bookkeeper job in Richmond?
Focus your search on Richmond's dense concentrations of nonprofits along Monument Avenue, healthcare systems in the Medical District, and the growing roster of professional services firms in the Shockoe Bottom and downtown core. Candidates who know QuickBooks, Sage, or industry-specific accounting software stand out here. Familiarity with fund accounting gives a real edge when applying to the region's large nonprofit and government contractor employers.
Which companies hire bookkeepers in Richmond?
Richmond bookkeeper roles are posted by Capital One, WellsColeman, and Hospital to Home and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Richmond's mix of regional banks, healthcare networks, property management firms, and a robust nonprofit sector means bookkeeper demand comes from a wide range of employer types year-round.
Are there remote bookkeeper jobs in Richmond?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: desk-based bookkeeping and accounts payable work tends to go remote more often than positions requiring on-site cash handling or in-person vendor coordination. About 80% of bookkeeper openings tied to Richmond are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote roles most common among professional services firms and tech-adjacent companies in the region.
How can I get a bookkeeper job in Richmond with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Richmond is through accounts payable or accounts receivable clerk roles, which are plentiful at the city's healthcare systems, property management companies, and regional nonprofits. Local community college bookkeeping certificates from institutions like Reynolds Community College help candidates move into these openings. Proficiency in QuickBooks and a willingness to start in a support role consistently opens doors with Richmond's mid-size employers.
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