Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 453915
Position: Senior Accountant
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team and take ownership of critical accounting and reporting functions. This role is ideal for a professional coming out of public accounting, preferably with a CPA license (or CPA exam parts passed), who is ready to bring their technical expertise into a dynamic corporate environment. You will play a hands-on role in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting audits and tax filings.
Key Responsibilities
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Review, reconcile, and analyze general ledger accounts to ensure timely and accurate balances in compliance with GAAP.
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Prepare, adjust, and document journal entries, meeting all monthly close deadlines and maintaining appropriate backup for audit purposes.
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Maintain accurate detail for balance sheets, income statements, and related financial reports, ensuring they reflect the organization’s true financial position.
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Serve as a point of contact for financial institutions, tax authorities, auditors, and internal stakeholders regarding accounting and reporting matters.
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Prepare meaningful and timely financial reports that meet the needs of both internal leadership and external partners.
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Support annual and quarterly audit processes by preparing schedules, workpapers, and responding to auditor inquiries.
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Research accounting issues, identify potential internal control improvements, and present recommendations to management.
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Contribute to the preparation and filing of federal and state payroll tax returns, sales/use tax filings, corporate tax returns, and annual reports.
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Participate in special projects and other assignments as needed.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
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4–6 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting background strongly preferred.
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CPA license or parts passed highly desirable.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials a plus.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Highly organized self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Why Join
This is a great opportunity to leverage your public accounting experience in a challenging and rewarding corporate role. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team, gain exposure to complex accounting matters, and make an impact on the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting.
If you are interested in learning more, please-APPLY NOW!
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;
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- 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.