Onsite Senior Accounting Specialist

Vaco by Highspring; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Specialist for one of clients. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, managing reconciliations, and assisting with day-to-day accounting operations.

The Ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working independently while partnering with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities.
• Manage invoices, payments, and related documentation.
• Assist with sales tax and compliance tasks.

Skills

General accounting

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Excel proficiency

ERP software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software/ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Specialist for one of clients. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, managing reconciliations, and assisting with day-to-day accounting operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working independently while partnering with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Senior Accounting Specialist - Onsite

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

About the Role

We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Accounting Specialist to support daily accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial records. This role is ideal for someone detail‑oriented, dependable, and comfortable owning routine accounting processes. Key Responsibilities: Process transactions and maintain accurate accounting records. Perform bank and account reconciliations. Support month‑end close activities. Manage invoices, payments, and related documentation. Assist with sales tax and compliance tasks.

• Manage and maintain accurate general ledger accounts and accounting records
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity for accuracy
• Research and resolve discrepancies and unusual transactions
• Prepare financial reports and accounting schedules as needed
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Maintain supporting documentation for financial transactions and reconciliations
• Monitor accounting processes and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and accuracy
• Assist with audits and provide documentation and information as requested
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures
• Provide support to the Accounting Manager/Controller and other team members as needed

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles
• Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas and spreadsheet analysis
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems

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.

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.

Pay Transparency Notice

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 certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco/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).

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