Senior Corporate Accountant Jobs in Virginia

Senior Corporate Accountant jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the mid-Atlantic region, concentrated in government contracting, financial services, defense, and technology sectors, with demand at every level from staff accountant through director. Most hiring clusters in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro, where established employers like Leidos, Capital One, and Booz Allen Hamilton maintain large finance and accounting operations. Consolidation reporting, government contract accounting, and SEC compliance are the most in-demand specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top employerHII
Top cityNewport News, VA
Cities hiring5
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in finance

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HII
Corporate Business Management Intern (Employee Benefits Accounting and Reporting)
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Corporate Business Management Intern (Employee Benefits Accounting and Reporting)
HII
Newport News, Virginia
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$41k - $63k/yr
10,000+

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Corporate Business Management Intern (Financial Accounting & Reporting)
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Corporate Business Management Intern (Financial Accounting & Reporting)
HII
Newport News, Virginia
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$41k - $63k/yr
10,000+

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HII
Corporate Business Management Intern (Government Cost Accounting)
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Corporate Business Management Intern (Government Cost Accounting)
HII
Newport News, Virginia
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$41k - $63k/yr
10,000+

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Southern Auto Group
Assistant Controller - ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE PREFERRED! - Southern Auto Group Corporate
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Assistant Controller - ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE PREFERRED! - Southern Auto Group Corporate
Southern Auto Group
Chesapeake, Virginia
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$60k - $75k/yr
501-1,000

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Langley Federal Credit Union
Vice President, Accounting & Corporate Controller
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Vice President, Accounting & Corporate Controller
Langley Federal Credit Union
Newport News, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$190k - $250k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Senior Corporate Accountant Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Newport News
4 jobs
Richmond
2 jobs
Chesapeake
1 job
Harrisonburg
1 job
Purcellville
1 job

Senior Corporate Accountant Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

HII
HII3 open roles
McKesson
McKesson2 open roles
Merit Restorations
Merit Restorations1 open role

What Virginia Employers Look For

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

  • CPA license active in Virginia or eligible for reciprocity through the Virginia Board of Accountancy
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related business discipline
  • Five or more years of progressive corporate accounting or public accounting experience
  • Demonstrated experience with month-end close, general ledger management, and financial reporting
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Workday in a corporate environment
  • Experience with government contract accounting or FAR compliance preferred for Virginia employers

Senior Corporate Accountant Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior corporate accountant in Virginia?

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is the standard starting point, followed by earning a CPA license through the Virginia Board of Accountancy, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting Virginia's education and experience hours. From there, candidates typically spend several years in staff or senior accountant roles before moving into a senior corporate accountant position. Virginia's concentration of government contractors also means FAR and cost-accounting exposure strengthens a candidacy considerably.

How much do senior corporate accountants make in Virginia?

Senior 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 senior corporate accountants in Virginia?

Employers hiring senior corporate accountants in Virginia right now include HII, McKesson, and Merit Restorations, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's heavy presence of defense contractors and financial services firms means many of these employers require familiarity with government contract accounting standards alongside standard corporate finance skills.

Which Virginia cities have the most senior corporate accountant jobs?

Newport News, Richmond, and Chesapeake lead Virginia for senior corporate accountant openings. Northern Virginia drives the largest share because of its dense cluster of defense contractors, technology firms, and federal agency headquarters, while Richmond pulls corporate accounting roles from financial services and Fortune 500 regional headquarters, and Hampton Roads reflects demand tied to military logistics and large government contractors anchored along the coast.

Are there remote senior corporate accountant jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than most fields, since senior corporate accountant work is desk-based and reporting-driven rather than site-dependent. About 0% of senior corporate accountant openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects how well the role translates outside a physical office. General ledger management, financial close, and consolidations are the functions most commonly offered as remote or hybrid arrangements.

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

The most realistic entry path is landing a staff accountant or accounting analyst role with a Virginia employer and building toward the senior title from within. Large Northern Virginia government contractors such as SAIC, Leidos, and ManTech run structured finance rotational programs and frequently hire new graduates into entry-level accounting positions. Earning your CPA or at minimum passing the first sections of the Uniform CPA Examination gives a candidate a clear edge over peers without credentials, and experience with government contract cost accounting opens doors specific to Virginia's dominant industries.

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

You can find and apply to senior corporate accountant jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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