Overview

Senior Accountant Our client, a Series D-funded advanced materials company in the semiconductor and electronics space, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team. Location: South San Francisco, CA. This role is hybrid, with in-office expectations 3 days per week. Job Description: This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving accounting operations and supporting financial reporting across multiple entities. Responsibilities: Act as a major contributor in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and fluctuation analysis Review, investigate, and reconcile daily AP activities, including vendor wires and PO-to-invoice discrepancies Manage accruals and prepaid expense schedules, ensuring proper documentation and amortization Analyze operating expenses for classification and reporting consistency across entities Support process improvement initiatives and execute ad hoc projects as directed by management Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred 3-5+ years of combined public and private accounting experience Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments Compensation: 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 certifications; Office location and other geographic considerations; Other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that 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. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. 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 . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice 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