Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 442554

Columbus, OH, US On-Site
March 31st, 2025
Transportation, Transportation and Warehousing
Vaco
$ 80000.00 - 90000.00 yearly
direct hire
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Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to support their corporate accounting function. This role will be responsible for month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and process improvements. The ideal candidate has strong general ledger accounting experience, attention to detail, and the desire to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
  • Assist with the preparation of financial statements, variance analysis, and supporting schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
  • Work closely with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other departments to support financial accuracy.
  • Assist with freight and transportation cost accounting, including accruals and reconciliations.
  • Assist with audit preparation by providing schedules and documentation to external and internal auditors.
  • Support the budgeting and forecasting process by providing accurate financial data.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency within the accounting function.
  • Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 4 years of accounting experience, with a strong focus on month-end close and reconciliations.
  • Previous experience in the logistics or supply chain industry is a plus.
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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.

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.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring 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.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

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.

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