Senior Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 122,400 - 149,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A privately held med-tech company in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee payroll processing and financial compliance. This mid-senior level role involves executing month-end close processes, preparing financial statements, and ensuring U.S. GAAP compliance. Candidates should have over 5 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience leading month-end close and payroll processing.
• Familiarity with ASC 718 and ASC 842.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Oversee payroll operations and record monthly payroll accruals.

Skills

Accounting experience

Payroll processing

U.S. GAAP compliance

Collaboration

Financial statements preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license or actively pursuing

Job description

Overview

Our client, a privately held med-tech company poised for exponential growth, is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. This is a high-impact role with visibility across the organization and the opportunity to help shape accounting processes and systems.

Location: This position is on-site in the Austin, TX area.

Job Description: This position's primary focus will be on oversight of payroll processing, payroll accruals, accounting for RSUs, fixed assets and leases. The role also requires strong collaboration across departments to streamline processes and maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls standards. This position reports to the Director of Accounting & Finance.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations for capital assets, leases, AP, payroll, and stock-based compensation.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and ensure compliance with equity disclosures.
• Oversee payroll operations and record monthly payroll accruals.
• Support equity administration including RSU vesting, option exercises, and cap table updates.
• Assist with internal controls, documentation, control testing, and policy development in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA license or actively pursuing highly preferred
• Experience leading month-end close and payroll processing and payroll accruals
• Familiarity with ASC 718, capitalization tables and ASC 842
• Background in public accounting or experience within biotech, med-tech, or similar industries

Compensation

Base pay range: $136,000.00/yr - $136,000.00/yr

Compensation notes: Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. 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 details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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