Senior Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong culture

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

A dynamic and growing company in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their collaborative finance team. This role focuses on managing month-end close activities and reconciling accounts. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of experience. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers opportunities for career growth. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with journal entries, accruals, and prepaids.
• Self-starter mentality and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities including journal entries and accruals.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Organizational abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Senior Accountant

Join a Growing Organization with Strong Culture, Work-Life Balance, and Career Growth

Overview

We are partnering with a dynamic and growing company seeking a Senior Accountant to join its collaborative finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys ownership of their work, values a healthy work-life balance, and wants to grow alongside an organization that is investing in its people and processes.

This role offers strong visibility, a supportive leadership team, and the chance to contribute to ongoing improvements as the company continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage core month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and prepaid schedules.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting.
• Help identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls as the company grows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, FP&A, and leadership to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
• Participate in audits and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Solid understanding of foundational accounting principles and close processes.
• Experience with journal entries, accruals, prepaids, intercompany activity, and payables workflows.
• Ability to work independently when needed while also thriving in a team environment.
• Self-starter mentality-driven, proactive, and eager to learn and grow.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or progress toward certification is a plus).
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience preferred.