Senior Accountant NUMÉRO DE POSTE: 471783
Position Overview
The Senior Accountant supports the overall financial management of the organization by overseeing key accounting processes and maintaining the integrity of financial records. This role is primarily responsible for the administration of accounts receivable and payroll activities while assisting with broader accounting functions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficient operations.
The position reports to the CFO and works closely with other members of the finance and human resources teams. The Senior Accountant also provides support to other accounting roles when needed to maintain continuity of operations.
- Oversee all aspects of the accounts receivable process, including billing, tracking of miscellaneous receivables, payment processing through multiple methods, reconciliation of payments, investigation of discrepancies, and management of monthly aging reports.
- Manage and execute the biweekly payroll cycle in collaboration with the CFO and Director of Human Resources. Ensure payroll data is processed accurately, recorded appropriately in the general ledger, and complies with applicable policies and regulations.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules, including quarterly updates in the designated fixed asset management system.
- Review invoices, record related activity on a monthly basis, and manage follow-up communications related to unrelated business income reporting.
- Support daily cash management by recording banking transactions and assisting with account reconciliations.
- Prepare and submit required monthly sales tax filings.
- Maintain organized and complete records for accounts receivable, payroll, and other assigned accounting activities.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries related to billing, responding to calls, emails, and in-person questions.
- Assist with year-end financial statement audits and the preparation of materials needed for annual tax filings.
- Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for management review and approval.
- Support the administration of accounting systems, including account setup, report generation, maintenance of member financial records, and point-of-sale system assistance.
- Provide backup support for accounts payable functions as necessary.
- Document accounting procedures and maintain process documentation to support operational consistency.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
- Deliver high-quality service and communication to both internal team members and external customers.
- Provide assistance to the CFO and Controller on additional accounting or financial projects as required.
- Safeguard confidential information and exercise discretion when handling sensitive financial or personnel data.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the accounting and finance function.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- Approximately 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least two years of end-to-end payroll processing.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting, payroll, and other Windows-based software applications.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate and well-organized work.
- Demonstrated interest in improving processes and leveraging systems to enhance efficiency.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a service-oriented approach.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
- Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
- Ability to prepare written reports, business communications, and procedural documentation.
- Comfortable presenting information and responding to questions from colleagues, members, vendors, and the public.
- Ability to address sensitive or confidential inquiries professionally and effectively.
- Capacity to learn new systems, processes, and technologies quickly.
This position requires the ability to sit, stand, or move throughout the workday as needed. Tasks may involve the use of hands and arms for computer work, reaching, and handling materials. Occasional lifting of items up to approximately 25 pounds may be required.
- Ability to perform close-up work such as reading documents and viewing computer screens.
- Ability to see objects at a distance as required for general workplace awareness.
The role is performed in a professional office setting with a moderate level of background noise. The position requires the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment within a high-quality, service-focused atmosphere.
Team members are expected to demonstrate the commitment to:
- Excellence in quality and service
- Professional conduct
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Integrity and ethical behavior
- Respect for tradition while embracing innovation
- Mutual respect for all
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.
Vaco by Highspring promeut un milieu de travail diversifié et encourage fortement les femmes, les personnes de couleur, les membres des communautés LGBTQ+, les personnes handicapées, les membres de minorités ethniques, les résidents nés à l’étranger et les anciens combattants à postuler.
Avis : Égalité des chances en matière d’emploi
Vaco by Highspring garantie l’égalité des chances et ne discrimine pas les employé.e.s ou candidat.e.s en fonction de la race (y compris les traits historiquement associés à une race tels qu’une coiffure ou la texture des cheveux), couleur de la peau, sexe (y compris la grossesse ou des conditions connexes), religion ou croyances, origine nationale, citoyenneté, âge, situation de handicap, statut d’ancien.ne combattant.e, appartenance à un syndicat, origine ethnique, genre, identité de genre, expression de genre, orientation sexuelle, état matrimonial, affiliation politique, ou toute autre caractéristique protégée comme requis par la loi.
Vaco by Highspring et ses sociétés mères, sociétés affiliées et filiales (Vaco by Highspring) s’engagent à inclure pleinement toutes les personnes qualifiées. Dans le cadre de cet engagement, Vaco by Highspring veillera à ce que les personnes handicapées bénéficient d’aménagements raisonnables. Si un aménagement raisonnable est nécessaire pour participer au processus de candidature ou d’entrevue, pour vaquer à des fonctions professionnelles essentielles et/ou pour bénéficier d’autres avantages et privilèges liés à l’emploi, veuillez contacter HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring souhaite également que tous les candidats connaissent leurs droits, à savoir que la discrimination sur le lieu de travail est illégale.
En vous soumettant à ce poste, vous acceptez de donner à Vaco by Highspring le droit exclusif de présenter votre candidat pour l’opportunité d’emploi précédente. Vous convenez en outre que vous avez représenté des informations vous concernant avec exactitude et que vous n’avez pas déformé vos qualifications de manière affirmative. Vous acceptez également de garder confidentielle, dans toute la mesure permise par la loi, toute information que vous apprenez de Vaco by Highspring sur le poste et vous limiterez la divulgation des informations sur le poste uniquement dans la mesure nécessaire pour exécuter toute obligation dans la poursuite de votre candidature. En échange, Vaco by Highspring accepte de faire des efforts raisonnables pour vous représenter par le biais de toute sollicitation, sélection d’emploi et dispersion de CV.
Avis de confidentialité
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Avis sur la transparence salariale
La détermination de la rémunération pour ce poste (et d’autres) chez Vaco by Highspring dépend d’un large éventail de facteurs, notamment :
- les compétences, l’expérience et la formation de la personne;
- les exigences relatives au permis d’exercice et à l’agrément;
- l’emplacement du bureau et d’autres considérations géographiques;
- d’autres besoins professionnels et de l’entreprise.
Ainsi, comme l’exige la loi locale, Vaco by Highspring estime que l’échelle salariale ci-dessus représente une estimation raisonnable de la rémunération de base d’une personne embauchée à ce poste dans des régions qui requièrent la divulgation de l’échelle salariale. La personne peut également être admissible à des primes discrétionnaires.