Senior Accountant

Vaco; Bethel (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match

Hybrid schedule

Remote day per week

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Senior Accountant in Bethel, CT for a highly visible role supporting international accounting operations across multiple entities. The position offers a hybrid schedule and a strong benefits package, including a 6% 401(k) match.

You will manage P&L and balance sheet accounting across regions, participate in month-end close, intercompany activities, and FP&A collaboration to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong general ledger and month-end close exposure.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
• Public accounting plus private industry experience preferred.
• Analytical mindset with variance investigation and problem solving.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and data analysis.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-entity environments; Microsoft D365 experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L and balance sheet accounting across international regions.
• Prepare month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting packages.
• Support intercompany accounting and regional activities.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assist with audit support, tax coordination, and internal controls.
• Analyze trends and provide insights to leadership.
• Collaborate on ERP, reporting, and process improvements across regions.

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel

Intercompany accounting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

CPA (not required)

Tools

Microsoft D365

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accountant

Salary:Up to$120k Base DOE
Location: Bethel, CT

Why This Senior Accountant Opportunity Stands Out

• Highly visible role supporting international accounting operations across multiple global entities and regions
• Opportunity to join a PE-backed, global technology organization with operations spanning 15+ countries
• Blend of operational accounting, international accounting exposure, analytics, and process improvement initiatives
• Strong exposure to P&L ownership, balance sheet management, intercompany accounting, and month-end reporting responsibilities
• Collaborative and high-energy culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Leadership team values attitude, adaptability, and intellectual curiosity just as highly as technical accounting skills
• Opportunity to contribute ideas, challenge legacy processes, and help improve reporting, systems, and workflows
• Strong team environment with excellent benefits including a 6% 401(k) match and flexible hybrid schedule
• Direct interaction with accounting leadership and exposure to cross-functional global finance operations

Senior Accountant Responsibilities

• Manage P&L and balance sheet accounting responsibilities across international regions
• Prepare and support month-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting deliverables
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting packages within strict deadlines
• Support intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and related regional accounting activities
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and operational reporting
• Assist with audit support, statutory reporting, tax compliance coordination, and internal control initiatives
• Analyze trends, investigate discrepancies, and provide analytical insights to leadership teams
• Support ERP, reporting, and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, finance, tax, and operational teams across multiple regions
• Assist with ad hoc accounting projects, reporting requests, and operational initiatives as needed

Senior Accountant Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong general ledger and month-end close exposure
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial statement analysis required
• Public accounting experience combined with private industry exposure is highly preferred
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to investigate variances, identify inconsistencies, and problem-solve independently
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, data analysis, and complex spreadsheet functionality required
• Experience with intercompany accounting, international accounting, or multi-entity environments preferred
• ERP experience required, with Microsoft D365 experience considered a strong plus
• Manufacturing industry experience is helpful but not required
• CPA is considered a plus but not required
• Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset, and positive team-oriented attitude are essential

Additional Details

• Hybrid schedule with one remote day per week (Monday-Thursday onsite)
• Office located in Bethel, CT
• Role is a backfill opportunity supporting an established accounting team with three direct reports under the Accounting Manager
• Leadership is specifically seeking someone who can step in quickly, contribute immediately, and positively impact team culture
• Interview process includes technical and analytical testing focused on Excel, data analysis, and accounting problem-solving skills
• Ideal candidates will balance strong accounting fundamentals with curiosity, adaptability, and a team-first mentality

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.

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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;
• 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.