The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing and reviewing accounting functions to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. This role supports the Director of Finance with month-end close, general ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and variance analysis. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in maintaining accounting accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and contributing to process improvements that enhance the efficiency of the finance department.

Job Responsibilities

This individual must be able to perform the following job responsibilities satisfactorily:

Ensure financial reporting complies with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal policies, and applicable regulations.
Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
Prepare and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Review and reconcile bank accounts, prepaid balances, fixed assets, and other key general ledger accounts.
Assist with preparation of financial statements and internal management reports for review by leadership.
Perform variance analysis and provide explanations of key drivers affecting performance.
Review and record revenue, cost allocations, and expense transactions across departments.
Ensure accurate coding of invoices, credit card transactions, and expense reimbursements in accordance with budget and policy.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes by preparing financial schedules and analysis.
Assist with external audit and internal review processes by preparing supporting documentation and schedules.
File and maintain financial documents in compliance with internal control requirements.
Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, payroll, and department leaders to resolve financial discrepancies.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in handling company financial information.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Essential Job Skills

Accuracy: Ability to perform work thoroughly and ensure correctness in all financial tasks.
Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret data, identify trends, and solve complex accounting issues.
Communication: Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to Detail: Consistently ensures precision in journal entries, reconciliations, and reports.
Integrity: Demonstrates ethical behavior and discretion when handling sensitive financial information.
Organization: Skilled in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
Technical Aptitude: Strong knowledge of accounting systems and Excel; ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Problem Solving: Proactively identifies and resolves issues affecting financial accuracy or workflow efficiency.
Adaptability: Maintains composure and focus in fast-paced or changing environments.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Experience: Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity or project-based environment.
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards, Sage, NetSuite, or similar).

Certifications: CPA or CMA preferred, but not required.

Other Requirements:

Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader finance team.

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Occasional extended hours during month-end or year-end close cycles.

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 [email protected] .

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.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

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Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
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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.

Senior Accountant at Vaco by Highspring

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