Senior Accountant

Vaco; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

COLA annual raise

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing Accounting & Advisory team. You will independently manage the accounting and financial reporting for 6-7 clients across diverse industries, serving as the primary accounting contact.

The role emphasizes full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and financial statement preparation, with exposure to tax planning and advisory services. Join a collaborative team that values balance and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within public accounting, outsourced accounting, or a multi-client environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting.
• Experience managing month-end close, general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Strong QuickBooks Online experience required; ProAdvisor certification is a plus.
• Experience with BILL, Sage Intacct, or other accounting platforms preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Tax preparation or tax accounting experience preferred, particularly with S-Corporations, partnerships, and individual returns.
• Ability to independently manage multiple client relationships and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong client-service mindset and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 6-7 clients across various industries, serving as their primary accounting contact.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and dependable service.
• Gather financial information and supporting documentation while addressing client questions and resolving accounting issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and provide additional value to clients.
• Manage full-cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements.
• Assist with tax returns and tax projections as part of advisory services.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Full-cycle accounting

Client relationships

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

BILL

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A growing professional services firm providing integrated accounting, advisory, benefits, and insurance solutions to individuals, families, and businesses is seeking a talented accounting professional to join its collaborative team.

The firm prides itself on a people-first culture centered on transparency, teamwork, and exceptional client service. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work, develop meaningful client relationships, and grow professionally without sacrificing work-life balance.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive, team-oriented environment where individuals are valued for their expertise, initiative, and positive approach to working with clients and colleagues.

Position Overview

About the Company

A growing professional services firm providing integrated accounting, advisory, benefits, and insurance solutions to individuals, families, and businesses is seeking a talented accounting professional to join its collaborative team.

The firm prides itself on a people-first culture centered on transparency, teamwork, and exceptional client service. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work, develop meaningful client relationships, and grow professionally without sacrificing work-life balance.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive, team-oriented environment where individuals are valued for their expertise, initiative, and positive approach to working with clients and colleagues.

Position Overview

The firm is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Accountant to join its growing Accounting & Advisory team. This individual will independently manage the accounting and financial reporting needs of approximately 6-7 clients across a variety of industries, serving as a trusted accounting resource and primary point of contact.

Responsibilities will include overseeing full-cycle accounting, managing month-end and quarterly closes, preparing financial statements, and ensuring the accuracy of client financial records. The position will also provide exposure to tax preparation, tax planning, financial analysis, and advisory services.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, organized, personable, and comfortable balancing multiple client relationships and deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, client interaction, and taking ownership of their work.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Relationship Management

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 6-7 clients across various industries, serving as their primary accounting contact.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and dependable service.
• Gather financial information and supporting documentation while addressing client questions and resolving accounting issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and provide additional value to clients.

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements.
• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, loan balances, and supporting financial schedules.
• Ensure financial records comply with GAAP.

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Cash Management

• Oversee AP and AR activities, including invoice processing, bill payments, customer billing, and collections tracking.
• Review cash activity, bank deposits, and payment transactions.
• Utilize BILL and other accounting platforms to manage payment workflows and improve efficiencies.

Tax & Advisory Support

• Assist with the preparation and review of individual, partnership, and S-Corporation tax returns.
• Support quarterly tax projections, year-end tax planning, and financial analysis.
• Prepare and review Forms 1099 and other required tax reporting.
• Collaborate with internal tax professionals to ensure accurate and timely client deliverables.

Process Improvement & Team Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve financial reporting.
• Support accounting software implementations and other operational improvements.
• Manage multiple client deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with accounting and tax professionals and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within public accounting, outsourced accounting, or a multi-client environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting.
• Experience managing month-end close, general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Strong QuickBooks Online experience required; ProAdvisor certification is a plus.
• Experience with BILL, Sage Intacct, or other accounting platforms preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Tax preparation or tax accounting experience preferred, particularly with S-Corporations, partnerships, and individual returns.
• Ability to independently manage multiple client relationships and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong client-service mindset and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $90,000-$110,000, depending on experience.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Multiple health insurance options, including HSA-compatible and traditional copay plans.
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Flexible PTO policy and 10 paid holidays.
• Annual 4% cost-of-living salary adjustment.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Hands-on training and professional development opportunities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
• Enjoy a combination of accounting, tax, and advisory responsibilities.
• Take ownership of client relationships and financial deliverables.
• Join a collaborative, supportive team that values work-life balance.
• Work in an environment that prioritizes professional development without a traditional excessive-hours culture.

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 your 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

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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• Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here.

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).