An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
Key Responsibilities Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules as part of the month-end close process Reconcile balance sheet accounts and research variances or discrepancies Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and related fluctuation analysis Support internal and external audit requests, including preparation of schedules and documentation Collaborate with accounts payable and accounts receivable teams to ensure accurate and efficient accounting processes Help maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Participate in process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and special projects Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 4+ years of progressive accounting experience Public accounting experience highly preferred Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) Experience with ERP or accounting systems (NetSuite, Great Plains, or similar preferred) Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
