Corporate Accountant Jobs in Virginia
Corporate Accountant jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the Mid-Atlantic region, with strong demand across defense contracting, government services, financial services, and technology. The heaviest hiring concentrates in the Northern Virginia corridor, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro, where established employers such as Leidos, Freddie Mac, and Capital One maintain large finance and accounting operations. The most sought-after specialties are financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Established local company specializing in property development, asset management, property management and residential construction is seeking an experienced accounting professional. Responsibilities include general ledger review through production of financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, audit schedules, cash management and special projects.
As part of Lawson, recognized as a Best Places to Work in Multifamily award winner with more than fifty years of experience developing, building, and managing multifamily real estate in Virginia, you'll be valued in a supportive environment that appreciates your contributions.
Lawson offers a collaborative workplace culture, competitive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth. Contribute to a team dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences for our residents while advancing your career!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP.
- Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable and payroll.
- Prepare journal entries for monthly Construction in Progress entries
- Reconcile due to/from accounts.
- Prepare and or review month balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Provide monthly consolidated Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet analysis for management reporting.
- Reconcile and maintain construction loans and line of credit balances.
- Assist external CPAs with preparation of year-end workpapers for tax return and reviewed financial statement planning.
- Back up Cash Management process with day-to day duties which would include preparation of check requests, wire transfers, processing transfers, draw request analysis and updating bank registers.
- Assist Corporate Accounting Manager or Controller with special projects.
- Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- BA/BS or equivalent?in Accounting or business-related field
- 5+ years of overall general accounting
- Experience with consolidated books and records helpful.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Program?skills required.
- Experience with SAGE a plus
- Construction or real estate development background a plus
- Requires excellent analytical ability, problem solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and in teams.
Accounting operations of the company include:
- Communicate routinely on a variety of job-related topics including bonding, insurance, cash flow as well as contract agreements.
- Participate in the formation and implementation of company financial plans. Work with outside accounting/financial firms on monthly close-out procedures.
- Creating new accounting/operations procedures to prepare and manage rapidly growing entities and the evolving business structure.
- Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends in written accounting procedures.
- Work collaboratively and build effective relationships with the design team, builder, site operations and some directly managed vendors.
- Ability to work in a face paced environment.
Physical Functions:
- Bending, kneeling, stretching, squatting, lifting to fifteen (15) pounds
The Lawson Companies is an equal opportunity employer that offers full-time employees a competitive package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K options, PTO, a competitive salary, and a project bonus structure.
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate accountant jobs across Virginia.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the Virginia Board of Accountancy required or preferred
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Experience preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Strong knowledge of month-end and year-end close processes
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, and financial modeling
Corporate Accountant Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate accountant in Virginia?
Most Virginia corporate accountant roles require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and many employers expect or prefer CPA licensure through the Virginia Board of Accountancy. To sit for the CPA exam in Virginia, candidates must complete the required accounting and business credit hours and pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination. Unlicensed graduates can still enter corporate accounting in staff or junior roles while pursuing licensure.
How much do corporate accountants make in Virginia?
Corporate 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 corporate accountants in Virginia?
Virginia corporate accountant roles are posted by HII, McKesson, and B&A and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense contractors, federal agencies, financial institutions, and large technology companies means demand is spread across both the private and government-contracting sectors.
Which Virginia cities have the most corporate accountant jobs?
Newport News, McLean, and Richmond have the most corporate accountant openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates because of the dense cluster of federal contractors and technology firms headquartered there, while Richmond draws demand from regional banks, insurance companies, and corporate headquarters, and Hampton Roads adds volume through its large defense and logistics employers.
Are there remote corporate accountant jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of corporate accountant openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the analytical and reporting work of the role translates to distributed teams. Financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliation tasks are the most commonly offered in fully remote arrangements, while roles requiring direct collaboration with local finance leadership tend to be hybrid.
How can I get hired as a corporate accountant in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is applying for staff accountant or accounting associate roles, which Virginia employers such as large defense contractors, regional banks, and government agencies routinely open to recent graduates. Finance rotational programs at firms like Leidos or Capital One give new graduates structured exposure across accounting functions. Pursuing or sitting for the CPA exam while in an entry role signals commitment and accelerates advancement. Lateral entry from adjacent roles such as accounts payable specialist, payroll coordinator, or audit associate is also a well-traveled route.
Where can I find and apply to corporate accountant jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to corporate accountant jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferences, and apply directly to whichever positions fit.
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