Accounting Analyst

Vaco by Highspring; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Entry-Level Accounting Analyst to grow a career in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

You will assist with account reconciliations and month-end close, analyze financial data, prepare journal entries and reports, and support AP/AR and GL activities. A Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and about 2 years of accounting experience, plus strong Excel and keen attention to detail, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2 years of accounting experience; internship experience a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end close.
• Review and analyze financial data and transactions.
• Prepare journal entries and financial reports.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Assist with AP, AR, and general ledger activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Support the accounting team with special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Accounting degree

Experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Accounting Analyst. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their accounting career in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end close
• Review and analyze financial data and transactions
• Prepare journal entries and financial reports
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Assist with AP, AR, and general ledger activities
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation
• Support the accounting team with special projects and process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2 years of accounting experience; internship experience a plus
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a team environment

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].

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

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you 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.

Privacy Notice

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• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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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; 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).