Accounting Coordinator (Hybrid - Newport News, VA)

Our Customer is a leading value-added distributor in North America providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. They exist to make their customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. With over 1 million customers, they have a very distinctive culture anchored in customer service. “We are a relationship business. Together we help build more than homes and office buildings. We help build relationships, trust, confidence and community.”

We are seeking an Accounting Coordinator on a contract basis to support our Customer's business needs. This role is hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 days remote/week) in Newport News, VA.

This role is responsible for managing lease payables, ensuring compliance with lease agreements, maintaining accurate records, and providing high-quality support in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives under pressure, can process information with minimal guidance, and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills.

Normal work hours are 7:30 am to 4 pm, but hours can be flexible (8 hours/day).

Responsibilities:

• Monitor shared inboxes, manage workflows, and distribute physical mail efficiently.
• Process lease-related expenses, including utilities, building repairs, insurance, and real estate taxes.
• Ensure all expenses comply with lease terms and company policies.
• Communicate with landlords and internal teams to resolve discrepancies or gather necessary information.
• Maintain accurate records through precise data entry and basic financial calculations.
• Draft professional correspondence and maintain documentation with attention to detail.
• Use Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for reconciliations, reporting, and data analysis.
• Adapt to changing priorities and handle high-volume workloads.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounts payable (real estate accounting experience preferred but not required).
• Strong analytical skills; experience with reconciliations in Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong follow-up.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Proven track record of dependability, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Professionalism and strong work ethic
• Effective communication
• Team collaboration and adaptability

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Oracle or Lucernex.
• Basic understanding of Accounts Payable processes.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.