Senior Accountant

Vaco; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an experienced accountant to own month-end close, perform journal entries, and reconcile accounts in a fast-paced environment. You will support audits and collaborate with AP/AR to optimize processes.

The role requires 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills. Public accounting experience is highly preferred, with potential discretionary bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems (NetSuite, Great Plains, or similar preferred).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and schedules for month-end close.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and research variances.
• Assist in preparation and review of financial statements and fluctuation analysis.
• Support internal and external audit requests with schedules and documentation.
• Coordinate with AP/AR to improve accounting processes.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and system enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Journal entries

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Great Plains

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules as part of the month-end close process
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and research variances or discrepancies
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and related fluctuation analysis
• Support internal and external audit requests, including preparation of schedules and documentation
• Collaborate with accounts payable and accounts receivable teams to ensure accurate and efficient accounting processes
• Help maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and special projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience highly preferred
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems (NetSuite, Great Plains, or similar preferred)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, 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. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also 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: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "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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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.