Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Accountant who thrives on details and ownership of core accounting functions in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment. You’ll maintain general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and assist with month‑end close to ensure accurate financial reporting.

This role offers strong mentorship, exposure to GAAP-based reporting, and opportunities to improve accounting processes across departments, with potential for long‑term growth in a stable organization.

Qualifications

• 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 with formulas, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience working with an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for 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 requests.
• Partner with internal departments to ensure accurate financial data.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.

Skills

General ledger

Account reconciliation

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP system

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.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

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. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you 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.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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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; and

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 and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).