Entry Level In Accounting Jobs in Colonial Heights, VA

Job Description:

The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) is seeking an entry level Staff Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 0 to 3 years of general accounting experience to include familiarity with accounting software systems. The Staff Accountant will primarily be responsible for managing accounts payable to include matching vendor invoices to purchase orders, generating Accounts Payable check runs, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring accurate and timely general journal entries. CCAM is in Disputanta, VA (just south of Richmond, VA) and is a modern, world-class facility designed to enable employees to produce creative research solutions.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Perform day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and standard general journal entries.
• Process and review vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions in CCAM Financial System.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and accruals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Provide support during external audits, including preparation of supporting audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.

CCAM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CCAM does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Company Overview:

CCAM is the center of an ecosystem of collaboration with industry, government, and academia that is focused on helping manufacturers solve real world problems. CCAM works with its partners to develop and deploy new technologies that advance manufacturing and deliver business value. For many companies, joining CCAM can be the difference between being in front of new technology or behind the curve.

Our research focuses on building intelligence in manufacturing processes and systems by bringing experienced, multi-disciplinary teams together with advanced digital systems and manufacturing process capabilities as well as new technology to solve industrial challenges. Whether through new process development, process improvement, new technology development and insertion, system integration and automation, or advanced analytics and AI development, our teams deliver real, usable results. Active research threads include flexible and distributed manufacturing, adaptive automation, cooperative processing, advanced coatings systems, and intelligent repair and replacement through new technologies.

As an applied research center, CCAM has a very strong, multi-disciplinary resident staff that includes research scientists and engineers, skilled industrial technicians, university faculty, and engineering interns and graduate students. These teams work collaboratively with one another as well as with partner organizations to build new and effective approaches to challenges. Our teammates are highly skilled and innovative problem solvers that are focused on delivering value to our customers every day.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance plan options; eligible on first of month following date of hire.
• HRA – Health Reimbursement Account (employer funded, covers a portion of the medical deductible)
• FSA – Flexible spending Account (employee funded, pre-tax)
• 401k Retirement Plan – Employer contributes 3% of base salary monthly; additional discretionary match up to 7.5% determined annually.
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance (employer funded)
• 3 weeks paid vacation.
• 2 weeks paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5250.00 per year.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of accounting experience or demonstrated relevant accounting internship/co-op experience.
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, TEAMS, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• This position requires access to technology or intellectual property that is subject to export control requirements. Candidates must be qualified for such access without requiring an export control license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience working as a Staff Accountant.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
• Experience using Power BI reporting tools.
• Familiarity with Government Cost Accounting principles and practices.