Accountant

Vaco; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking an Accountant in Winston-Salem, NC to support daily accounting operations and ensure financial accuracy. The role involves managing general ledger activity, conducting account reconciliations, and performing bookkeeping tasks. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 2–5 years of relevant experience, along with skills in Microsoft Excel. This position potentially offers discretionary bonuses and benefits such as medical and dental insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of accounting experience, including general ledger and reconciliation work.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience with bookkeeping functions (AP, AR, cash, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage general ledger activity, including journal entries and account analysis.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy.
• Support the month-end close process, including preparation of financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting/ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial records. This role will focus on general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and core bookkeeping responsibilities, while also assisting with month-end close and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a mix of transactional and analytical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage general ledger activity, including journal entries and account analysis
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support the month-end close process, including preparation of schedules and financial reports
• Handle day-to-day bookkeeping tasks such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash applications
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper documentation of transactions
• Support audits by preparing requested documentation and schedules
• Assist with process improvements and help streamline accounting workflows
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate financial data and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, including general ledger and reconciliation work
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
• Experience with bookkeeping functions (AP, AR, cash, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting/ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

*******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/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.