Accountant

Vaco; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Accountant to strengthen general ledger processes, close activities, and financial reporting. You will own key accounting functions, partner across departments, and drive process improvements in a growth‑oriented environment.

Ideal candidates have a solid accounting foundation with 2–5 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems. This role offers mentorship, exposure to diverse accounting functions, and opportunities for long‑term

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger and account reconciliation experience.
• Understanding of GAAP and basic financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience working within an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for accurate reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze account activity and explain fluctuations and variances.
• Assist with audits and compliance requests.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate data.

Skills

General ledger

Account reconciliation

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

Accountant

Job Description

Are you an accounting professional looking to build upon your general ledger experience in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment? We're seeking an Accountant who enjoys working with the details, taking ownership of key accounting functions, and partnering with others to keep financial operations running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid accounting foundation who wants to expand their experience in month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvement.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze account activity and explain fluctuations and variances.
• Assist with audits and compliance-related requests.
• Partner with internal departments to ensure accurate financial data and transactions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger and account reconciliation experience.
• Understanding of GAAP and basic financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience working within an ERP system.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a variety of accounting functions and business operations.
• Collaborative team culture with supportive leadership.
• Stable organization with opportunities for long‑term growth.
• Meaningful work that directly impacts business performance.

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 [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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Additionally, 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. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

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.