What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant (CPA) position at CapCenter?
Founded in Richmond in 1997, CapCenter helps individuals and families achieve homeownership through an integrated approach that combines mortgage, realty, and insurance services. Our mission is to make homeownership simpler, faster, and more affordable—while protecting clients through life's most important financial decisions. Known for our Zero Closing Cost mortgage, we've grown through the trust of satisfied clients and word-of-mouth referrals. For our team, that mission creates a collaborative environment where talented professionals can do meaningful work, grow their careers, and make a lasting impact on clients' lives.
Job Overview:
At CapCenter, accounting is more than keeping the books balanced — it’s about trust, stewardship, and doing the right thing for our clients and each other. We’re looking for a Staff Accountant who brings both precision and pride to their work and wants to grow as part of a collaborative, high-performing team.
This role offers meaningful ownership across multiple entities, exposure to complex financial activity, and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals who care deeply about quality and integrity. You’ll be challenged, supported, and encouraged to contribute ideas that make our processes stronger and our team better.
If you’re someone who values accuracy, thrives on accountability, and enjoys working with people who hold themselves to high standards — you’ll feel at home here.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-end responsibility for daily accounting activity across balance sheet, settlement, escrow, and operating accounts — with a focus on accuracy and control.
- Timely and precise general ledger entries, reconciliations, and reviews that ensure clean books and reliable financial reporting.
- A key role in monthly and year-end close processes, including analytical review of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Daily cash and loan balancing, monthly account reconciliations, and proactive issue resolution in partnership with other departments.
- Close collaboration with Senior Accountants to master CapCenter’s accounting policies, systems, and processes — and to continuously improve them.
- Active participation in internal and external audits (including Financial Statement and RESA audits), along with hands-on involvement in strengthening internal controls.
- Continuous process improvement — you’ll be expected to ask questions, spot inefficiencies, and help raise the bar for how the Accounting Department operates.
Qualifications:
- Solid working knowledge of GAAP and a commitment to applying it thoughtfully and consistently
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university
- CPA required
- 2–3 years of public accounting and/or industry experience preferred
- High standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Comfort in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, and experience with ERP systems
- A collaborative, growth-oriented mindset — motivated to improve, willing to learn, and eager to contribute as a team player
We offer a competitive compensation package to include base salary, medical, dental and life insurance benefits, 401K, and paid vacation. We do not discriminate against applicants/employees on any protected basis and are an Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran/Disability.