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Accounting Assistant

Westminster Canterbury Richmond
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
Brief Description

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

We Offer

  • A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and 403B retirement savings with company match.
  • On-Site Amenities! Including a gym, fitness classes, Chesapeake Bank Branch, Employee Dining Room with discounted meals and an award-winning Child Development Center with a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
  • Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement!
  • Paid Time Off

The Accounting Assistant will provide responsible, general clerical and accounting support requiring accuracy, attention to detail, organizational skills and computer knowledge.

Major Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties

  • Handle Cashier responsibilities daily, preparing daily deposits, counting cash from departments, deposit daily to bank
  • Process and post monthly departmental Corporate purchase card charges
  • Post Child Care Billings and be the point person for questions for any parent questions
  • Serve as primary Custodian to the petty cash fund, documenting all disbursements and reconciling monthly
  • Scan and index all documents into the Document Retrieval System
  • Reconcile assigned accounts and post department charges monthly
  • Primary backup for Accounts Payable
  • Assist different areas in the department with their monthly responsibilities
  • Additional duties as assigned

Equipment

  • General office equipment
  • Computers

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Work is primarily sedentary
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26 with manual or mechanical assistance
  • Ability to sit, reach, stand, bend, walk for periods of time depending on daily responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills And Ability

  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to research and compile data upon request

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Ability

  • Familiarity with Document Retrieval Systems
  • Experience working in a healthcare or retirement environment

Required Education And Experience

  • High School Diploma
  • Strong Working Knowledge in Excel and Word
  • Prior Bookkeeping or Accounting experience working in an Accounting Office or Financial Institution

Desired Education And Experience

  • Associates Degree in Accounting

Summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.

As one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary and benefits along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount.

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.

To Apply: https://careers.wcrichmond.org/senior-living-careers-richmond-va

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