Senior Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco/Highspring is seeking a hands-on accounting professional in Ohio to oversee day-to-day operations and own the full accounting cycle within a lean, collaborative construction environment.

The role requires a BA in Accounting, ~5+ years in construction accounting, and strong job costing expertise. Growth into senior finance leadership is anticipated with direct mentorship and a clear succession plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Construction accounting experience is required.
• Approximately 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction financial processes.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting is a major plus.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning the entire accounting cycle.
• A professional who is looking for long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day accounting operations
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Processing payroll
• Handling billing and customer invoicing
• Managing soft collections and account follow-up
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close activities
• Preparing financial reports and supporting leadership with financial insights
• Wearing multiple hats in a lean, collaborative environment where no task is \"below your pay grade\"

Skills

Construction accounting experience

Job costing

Full accounting cycle ownership

Attention to detail

Long-term growth mindset

Leadership potential

Number accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

We\'re looking for a hands-on accounting professional who wants to grow with a stable and successful construction company. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation, experience in the construction industry, and the ambition to eventually step into a leadership position.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Overseeing day-to-day accounting operations
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Processing payroll
• Handling billing and customer invoicing
• Managing soft collections and account follow-up
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close activities
• Preparing financial reports and supporting leadership with financial insights
• Wearing multiple hats in a lean, collaborative environment where no task is \"below your pay grade\"

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting required
• Construction accounting experience is required
• Approximately 5+ years of experience
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction financial processes
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting is a major plus
• Someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning the entire accounting cycle
• A professional who is looking for long-term growth

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct mentorship from an experienced senior accounting professional
• Clear succession and growth path
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a highly visible role
• Potential to grow into a senior finance leadership position over time

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.