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Accountant  |  Business Development Coordinator

Accountant (Independent Contractor)

JOB SUMMARY

The Controller will oversee the company’s financial processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, compliance, and analysis. This role involves regular financial duties and periodic annual responsibilities to support the overall financial health of the organization.

This is a contracted position, 8 to 10 hours per week on-site at the Greater Richmond Partnership office, with parking provided.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Vendor Payments: Create vendor payments by check or review checks prepared by staff.
• Bank Activity: Review bank account activity and record all electronic payments.
• Payroll Disbursement: Review and record semi-monthly payroll and estimate 401K employer liability.
• 401K Withholdings: Forward employee 401K withholdings online.
• Payroll Functionalization: Functionalize payroll, payroll tax, and benefit expenses on a monthly basis.
• Deposits & Invoices: Record deposits and apply pledge payments to open invoices (entered by designated staff).
• Credit Card Transactions: Record and reconcile transactions from credit card statements.
• In-Kind Gifts: Record in-kind gifts as they appear on vendor invoices.
• Balance Monitoring: Monitor the “Due From Others” balance to ensure items are cleared.
• Financial Review: Ongoing review of the income statement and budget vs. actuals.
• Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank accounts monthly.
• Investment Activity: Record income and gain/loss activity from Davenport reports (monthly).
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Periodic reconciliation of other balance sheet accounts.
• Board Reports: Update board reports (Excel) as requested.
• Reporting & Analysis: Provide other data reporting and analysis as needed.

ANNUAL DUTIES

• 1099 Filings: Gather data and generate required 1099 filings.
• Budget Preparation: Prepare the budgeting spreadsheet for the new fiscal year (Spring).
• Property Tax Return: Prepare the business property tax return (Spring).
• 401K Census Data: Prepare and forward census data for 401K employer liability (July).
• Fixed Asset Management: Maintain fixed asset inventory and depreciation schedules.
• Restricted Funds: Track details of restricted fund activities.
• Worker’s Compensation Audit: Prepare for the worker’s compensation audit (Fall).
• Audit Preparation:
  • Prepare the general ledger for audit (annual adjustments).
  • Prepare audit schedules and assist with auditor requests.
  • Work onsite during the audit process.
• Audit Review: Review financial statements prepared by auditors.
• Form 990 Preparation:
  • Prepare Form 990 schedules and respond to tax preparer requests.
  • Review the final Form 990.
• W-2 Preparation: Calculate taxable group term life insurance for inclusion in W-2s (December).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in an accounting role; prior experience as a Controller is a plus.
• Skills: Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and other accounting software. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge: Understanding of payroll, 401K plans, audit preparation, and financial reporting.
• Attributes: Self-motivated, deadline-driven, and able to work independently.

HOW TO APPLY

Email your cover letter, resume, and list of three references to [email protected].
p>Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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Business Development Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Executive Vice President of Business Development, the Business Development Coordinator performs lead generation and business development activities to attract new companies within targeted industries to Greater Richmond.

This is an at-will position.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Stays abreast of current news and trends within industries to identify companies that may be ripe for expansion or relocation opportunities.
• Generates high-quality leads from companies in targeted industries where the business case for Greater Richmond will resonate. Works to convert prospects to wins.
• Collects, analyzes, and presents economic development information and profiles on prospective companies and consultants.
• Supports the team with business development project proposals.
• Works with team to identify suitable sites and buildings and maintains a working knowledge of available commercial real estate.
• Edits, proofs, and updates RFIs, presentations, website, and marketing materials as needed.
• Manages the data entry for the Business Development team.
• Assists in designing maps.
• Manages travel calendar and project management coordination of trips for the team.
• Works with Operations and Events Manager to support Business Development team for in person tours of the region for both site consultants and corporate executives.
• Schedules tours and makes travel and logistical arrangements for inbound visits and outbound sales missions.
• Works with the Research team to pull reports and present analysis to management.
• Works in close coordination with local and statewide economic development partners. Maintains an impartial stance on the individual localities that GRP represents.
• Supports the organization’s investor relations efforts by helping to make introductions to companies, setting meetings, and assisting with follow-up.
• Maintains high levels of customer service satisfaction with prospects, investors, and partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. A minimum of one year of demonstrated success in a business setting. Work experience may be substituted for education year-by-year on a case-by-case basis.
• Superb written and verbal communication abilities including editing skills.
• Command of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to work on numerous projects simultaneously.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual
• Working knowledge of LinkedIn for prospecting.
• Command of Salesforce and CoStar.
• Familiarity with data visualization platforms.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Comfortable working conditions, handling lightweight, intermittent sitting, standing and walking. Occasional exposure to hazards associated with construction site visits including exposure to multiple-story elevations, cramped quarters, temporary stairs and planks, temperature extremes, dust, noise, power equipment and vehicular traffic.
• Considerable exposure to stressful situations and stress as a result of human behavior and various responsibilities.
• Non-traditional working hours which may include evenings and weekends.

• Operates a motor vehicle requiring a standard Virginia Driver’s License. Operates a variety of standard office equipment including a personal computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, calculator and based on job assignment may require the performance of other essential and marginal functions.

GRP Values

• Focused
• Disciplined
• Innovative
• Collaborative
• Inclusive + Diverse
• Passionate

A TEN-YEAR PERSONAL, CRIMINAL AND EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To apply, email your cover letter, resume and list of references to [email protected].