Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an Accountant in San Ramon, CA to help build and support its growing internal accounting function, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence 3 days a week. The ideal candidate is hands-on, owns multiple accounting functions, improves processes, and partners with operational teams across the business.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with strong Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in corporate or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing and collections.
• Prepare customer invoices, monitor cash receipts, and resolve billing inquiries.
• Maintain vendor records, process payments, and ensure proper approvals and documentation.
• Support project-based accounting activities, including revenue tracking and billing.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close schedules.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Support financial reporting, accounting analysis, and year-end close.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and provide high levels of service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Month-end close

Excel expertise

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Accountant

Our client, a professional services firm, is seeking an Accountant to help build and support its growing internal accounting function.

Location

San Ramon, CA. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with in-office expectations 3 days/week.

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to join an organization that is transitioning key accounting activities in-house and creating scalable processes for future growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys owning multiple accounting functions, improving processes, and partnering with operational teams across the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing, collections, payment administration, and account maintenance
• Prepare customer invoices, monitor cash receipts, and resolve billing and payment-related inquiries
• Maintain vendor records, process payments, and ensure appropriate approvals, coding, and supporting documentation
• Support project-based accounting activities, including revenue tracking, billing, and reconciliation processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close schedules
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with maintaining accurate general ledger records
• Support financial reporting, accounting analysis, and year-end close activities
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve accounting processes, documentation, and operational efficiency
• Maintain accurate accounting records and provide a high level of internal and external customer service

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a corporate or professional services environment
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills

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.