Entry Level Accountant

Principle Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
• Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
• Prepares cash receipts by applying cash; reviews accounts receivable; requests payments on accounts; reconciling accounts.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements;

filing reports; advising management on needed actions.

• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Assists with additional projects as directed
• Cross-trains in other accounting functions to cover for vacation and other absences.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

Minimum Requirements :

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related business field
• CPA preferred
• Minimum three years accounting experience
• Highly skilled dealing with financial and numeric data
• Highly skilled at Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable, General Ledger, SFAS Rules
• Experienced in accounting software
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and organize efficiently while maintaining attention to detail

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.