Senior Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in preparing accurate monthly financial statements and supporting the overall accounting operations. This position is responsible for executing month-end close activities, performing detailed account reconciliations, and analyzing financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Record financial transactions in the general ledger accurately and on time.

Prepare and post journal entries with complete and proper documentation.

Assist in the monthly close process to ensure deadlines are met and reports are accurate.

Reconcile daily cash activity for designated entities.

Perform monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and general ledger accounts.

Monitor and resolve outstanding items from account reconciliations.

Ensure consistency and accuracy between the general ledger and sub-ledgers.

Maintain up-to-date financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts each month.

Meet all processing, reporting, and close deadlines.

Respond to internal and external information requests and support audit activities.

Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.

Develop and maintain large data sets in Excel and other tools to summarize financial results, prepare journal entries, and reconcile accounts.

Collaborate with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to provide monthly financial insights and support.

Perform ad hoc financial analysis and other accounting tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Experience working with multiple accounting systems preferred.

Vaco by Highspring 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.

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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.