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The Zoo is committed to inspiring our community to take action to save the world’s wildlife and their ecosystems. Our vision is a world where everyone values wildlife and the environment.\nWe prioritize the health, safety, and wellbeing of every animal in our care. We empower our community to protect wildlife and ecosystems locally and globally. We create meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity, learning, and stewardship. We uphold ethical standards in all operations, partnerships, and interactions. We foster a welcoming environment where diverse perspectives strengthen our mission. We work together-staff, volunteers, city partners, and the community-to advance shared goals.\nPosition Summary\nThe Virginia Zoo is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our Finance team. This position may be filled at the Accountant I or Accountant II level, depending on the candidate’s education, experience, and demonstrated skills.\nThe Accountant supports a wide range of accounting, payroll, reporting, and administrative functions essential to the Zoo’s daily operations and financial accuracy. Responsibilities may include accounts payable, payroll support or processing, reconciliations, tax filings, audit assistance, and month-end close duties.\nKey Responsibilities\nAccountant I\nAccounts Payable\nManage the accounting email inbox.\nRequest and track manager/director invoice approvals and follow up on pending items.\nReconcile vendor accounts and respond to payment inquiries.\nEnter invoices into accounting software and process vendor payments weekly. (checks, ACH and online portal payments).\nUpload issued checks to BOA CashPro to ensure clearing and monitor for bank flags or fraudulent transactions.\nMail checks and add new vendors into the accounting software.\nPull BOA credit card statements, distribute them to directors, record charges in accounting software, and process payments.\nManage Amazon accounts, including user access, purchase reviews, and settings.\nPull and organize Amazon card statements and purchase reports; ensure accurate recording in accounting software and process payments.\nReplenish and record postage machine usage.\nProcess petty cash replenishment for the restaurant and gift shop.\nCalculate and record stipends for keeper interns.\nCalculate employee per-diem for work-related travel.\nPayroll\nAssist with the processing of bi-weekly payroll.\nRecord payroll transactions through journal entries in accounting software.\nProcess payment through AP in accounting software for monthly IRA contributions from payroll data.\nPull monthly IRA contribution reports, process payments, and record transactions in accounting software.\nRecord benefit invoices by cost center in accounting software and process online payments for Colonial Life and Guardian.\nMonth End Close\nAssist with the month end close.\nReconcile both BOA bank accounts (payroll, operating).\nPrepare journal entries to record monthly expenses from prepaid expense.\nRecord postage usage from Pirate Ship and postage machines.\nRecord fund transfers from Operating to Payroll accounts.\nRecord safe order replenishment requests.\nFollow-up on invoice approvals to ensure all AP is recorded for the month; enter or accrue expenses as needed.\nRecord interdepartmental inventory and purchase transfers.\nCalculate and allocate monthly Clover fees by department.\nPrepare, file, and pay monthly Virginia sales and use tax and Norfolk meals tax returns.\nQuarterly Reporting\nProvide copier usage reports to CopyFax and allocate overage charges to departments.\nAnnual Reporting\nPull data and process vendor 1099 submissions.\nSubmit required paperwork to the Department of Agriculture to maintain fundraising status.\nSubmit paperwork for Virginia tax-exempt status.\nAssist with year-end tasks and preparation for fiscal year-end audit.\nGather reports and assist with annual Workers’ Compensation audit\nGeneral Accounting & Administrative Support\nServe as back-up for Account Clerk.\nProvide support to Director of Finance with monthly closing activities.\nIdentify and resolve accounting discrepancies or inaccuracies.\nProvide managers and directors with financial reports or account ledgers upon request.\nManage equipment maintenance and leases (copiers, postage machine, POS systems).\nServe as backup for change requests; create new project IDs as needed.\nOther\nExpand knowledge and work tasks to respond to growing needs of the department.\nAccountant II\n(Includes all core duties of Accountant I but emphasizes higher-level ownership)\nOversee AP workflow including invoice approvals, vendor reconciliation, payment processing, and credit card management.\nManage Amazon accounts, BOA payments, postage tracking, petty cash replenishment, stipends, and travel per diem calculations.\nServe as back-up to the Director of Finance for payroll.\nCoordinate and process payroll in partnership with HR.\nRecord payroll journal entries and manage IRA contributions and benefit invoice processing. \nCoordinate the full monthly close process.\nPrepare and enter all month-end journal entries for Director review and posting.\nComplete all assigned balance sheet reconciliations.\nReconcile BOA accounts, record safe replenishment, transfers, postage, inventory transfers, and monthly Clover fee allocations.\nVerify AP completeness and enter/accrue expenses as needed.\nPrepare, file, and pay Virginia sales and use tax and Norfolk meals tax. \nProvide and allocate copier usage reports.\nProcess vendor 1099 submissions and tax-exempt filings.\nAssist heavily in fiscal year-end tasks and audit preparation.\nSupport Workers’ Compensation audit processes.\nServe as back-up and reviewer for the Account Clerk.\nTroubleshoot and resolve accounting discrepancies.\nProvide managers and directors with needed financial reports.\nManage equipment maintenance and leases.\nServe as backup for change requests and create project IDs as needed. \nExpand expertise and responsibilities in response to the department’s growing needs.\nMinimum Qualifications\nAccountant I\nAssociate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.\n2-3 years of progressive accounting experience. \nAccountant II\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.\n3-5 years of progressive accounting experience. \nBoth Levels Require:\nDemonstrated intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel \nExperience utilizing accounting software to perform financial transactions and reporting\nExperience preparing and reconciling balance sheet accounts \nKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) \nUnderstanding of internal control processes and procedures to ensure financial accuracy and compliance\nPreferred Qualifications\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, data analysis, and reporting \nExperience supporting or participating in financial and compliance audits \nExperience working in a nonprofit organization environment\nPhysical Requirements / Working Conditions\nWork is performed primarily in a shared office setting \nRequires prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and data entry \nMust be able to occasionally lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 25 pounds\nSpecial Requirements\nAbility to pass a background check.\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nThe Virginia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to\ncreating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration\nfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual\norientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.\nADA Accommodation Statement\nThe Virginia Zoo is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with\ndisabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities and the essential functions of each\nposition. 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