Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 448086
We are partnering with a local company, seeking a strong Senior Accountant to join their team. This individual will be responsible for daily accounting operations, including preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger system, preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, and related duties.
Responsibilities
- Review, prepare, and analyze financial statements to ensure they are accurate and fully compliant with GAAP standards, while identifying any potential issues or discrepancies.
- Provide support during the month-end and year-end closing processes, including performing reconciliations, posting journal entries, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.
- Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded and classified according to the appropriate accounts and categories.
- Conduct detailed account reconciliations on a regular basis, resolving any discrepancies or variances between financial records and statements.
- Assist with both internal and external audits by compiling necessary documentation, offering detailed explanations, and addressing any audit findings in a timely and efficient manner.
- Contribute to the preparation and analysis of budgets, financial forecasts, and regular financial reports, providing insights into the company’s financial health and projections.
- Perform in-depth analysis of financial data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement, and provide actionable recommendations to improve overall financial performance and decision-making.
- Ensure the organization’s compliance with all relevant tax regulations, supporting tax preparation and filing activities to meet legal requirements and deadlines.
- Collaborate with teams across various departments to improve and optimize financial processes, reporting mechanisms, and communication channels within the organization.
- Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and procedures to protect the organization’s assets, minimize risks, and ensure the integrity of financial operations.
- BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, CPA is preferred.
- 5 years of public accounting experience in a private equity setting.
- Working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS.
- Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software are required.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required.
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.
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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.