Staff Accountant

We’re Hiring: Staff Accountant

Help Build a Reliable, Scalable Accounting Function for a Growing Multi-Location Dental Organization

Cook Dental Group is seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Staff Accountant who is motivated by accuracy, process discipline, and creating confidence in financial information. This is a full-time position located in Newport News, VA.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on execution, thrives in a structured environment, and wants to help strengthen the financial backbone of a growing dental organization. You will work closely with internal leadership and external accounting partners to ensure that day-to-day financial activity is recorded correctly, reconciled consistently, and supported by clear documentation.

As Our Staff Accountant, You Will

Support the organization’s financial accuracy by:

• Maintaining current and organized accounting records
• Processing and coding transactions consistently across multiple entities
• Completing bank, credit card, loan, and balance-sheet reconciliations
• Managing accounts payable with accuracy, documentation, and proper approvals
• Supporting payroll accounting, including compensation calculations and reconciliations
• Assisting with revenue and collections reconciliation across multiple locations
• Preparing assigned journal entries and accounting schedules
• Supporting month-end close activities to ensure timely, reliable financial statements
• Providing accounting information for internal reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Protecting sensitive financial, payroll, and employee information
• Following established accounting procedures and identifying opportunities for improvement

This role focuses on execution, accuracy, and consistency. It does not carry responsibility for financial strategy, accounting policy decisions, or senior-level financial oversight.

You May Be a Great Fit If You:

• Have experience in bookkeeping or a Staff Accountant role
• Understand core accounting principles and general ledger structure
• Are confident managing accounts payable, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Have strong Excel skills and experience with QuickBooks Online
• Are highly organized and meticulous with documentation
• Investigate discrepancies rather than simply processing transactions
• Communicate clearly and collaborate well with both internal teams and external financial partners
• Can manage recurring deadlines and maintain accuracy under time pressure
• Value process discipline, consistency, and continuous improvement
• Protect confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care

Preferred experience includes multi-location accounting, healthcare or dental industry familiarity, payroll accounting, and supporting monthly close processes. Foundational accounting skills and reliability matter most.

What Success Looks Like in This Role:

• Transactions are entered correctly and consistently
• Accounts reconcile every month
• Bills are processed accurately and on time
• Payroll accounting is reliable and well-documented
• Month-end close information is ready when expected
• Accounting schedules are current and organized
• Discrepancies are investigated and resolved, not carried forward
• Leadership can trust the underlying numbers used for reporting and decision-making

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package aligned with the responsibilities of the role, including:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, vision, and supplemental insurance options
• Employer-provided dental benefits
• Flexible paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• A supportive leadership team committed to helping you succeed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Newport News, VA 23606 (Required)

Work Location: In person