Hybrid Corporate Accountant: Close, Analysis & Growth

Vaco; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. The role supports month‑end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and analytical reviews across multiple business areas. Hybrid schedule; typical office presence 2–3 days per week in Stamford, CT.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or progress toward certification is a plus, with prior corporate or public accounting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Prior corporate or public accounting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly close process with journal entries and schedules.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual items.
• Analyze income statements and balance sheet activity; explain material fluctuations.
• Maintain roll-forward schedules and supporting financial documentation.
• Assist with variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Support data flow from subsidiary systems to the general ledger.
• Assist with financial reporting requests across departments.
• Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Risk and other functions.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support management decisions.
• Gather financial data for internal and external reporting; improve processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or progress toward CPA certification

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks an Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. The role supports month‑end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and analytical reviews across multiple business areas. Hybrid schedule; typical office presence 2–3 days per week in Stamford, CT.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or progress toward certification is a plus, with prior corporate or public accounting experience preferred.