Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team due to internal promotion and continued business growth. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while building the skills and experience necessary to advance into an Accounting Manager position in the future. The organization offers a collaborative culture, excellent work-life balance, strong benefits, and a flexible work environment. Standard work hours can be adjusted to fit individual schedules (e.g., 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM), with limited overtime primarily during month-end close. Position Summary: The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the month-end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. This individual will partner closely with the Controller and other business leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and support ongoing process improvements. This position is ideal for an accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career and eventually grow into a leadership role. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with accounting policies Assist with financial statement preparation and management reporting Analyze financial results and investigate variances Support external audits and year-end financial reporting requirements Assist with revenue recognition and project accounting activities Partner with operational teams to ensure accurate financial data and reporting Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 4+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments Preferred Qualifications Experience within construction, project-based, engineering, infrastructure, or SaaS environments Exposure to percentage-of-completion accounting, project accounting, or ASC 606 revenue recognition CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required Prior experience mentoring junior staff or leading projects 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. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/High