Senior Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a detail-oriented Lead Accountant to manage our core financial engine, tackle complex technical accounting challenges under US GAAP, and drive process modernization. You will lead full-cycle accounting operations and act as a strategic partner to leadership across the organization.

Responsibilities include overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, ledger management of complex entries, and producing executive financial packages.

Responsibilities

• Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Close: Oversee the end-to-end close process, prioritizing speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Ledger Management: Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries involving revenue allocations, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and advanced accruals.
• Financial Integrity: Complete balance sheet reconciliations and assemble executive financial packages (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement).
• Accounting Research: Analyze non-routine accounting transactions (including ASC 606 and ASC 842) and draft actionable technical memos.
• Audit Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing workpapers and driving the annual audit process.
• Internal Controls: Assess, refine, and maintain a strong internal control framework (SOX) to safeguard assets and minimize financial risk.

Job description

Salary: $110,000 - $120,000/annually + Bonus

Location: Downtown Manhattan - *3 days a week onsite*

Job Description:

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, forward-thinking Lead Accountant to manage our core financial engine, tackle complex technical accounting challenges, and drive process modernization. In this role, you will lead full-cycle accounting operations, ensure technical compliance under US GAAP, and act as a strategic partner to leadership across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Engine & General Ledger Operations

• Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Close: Oversee the end-to-end close process, prioritizing speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Ledger Management: Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries involving revenue allocations, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and advanced accruals.
• Financial Integrity: Complete balance sheet reconciliations and assemble comprehensive executive financial packages (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement).

Technical Accounting, Audit & Compliance

• Accounting Research: Analyze non-routine accounting transactions (including ASC 606 and ASC 842) and draft actionable technical memos.
• Audit Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing workpapers and driving the annual audit process.
• Internal Controls: Assess, refine, and maintain a strong internal control framework (SOX) to safeguard assets and minimize financial risk.

Analysis, Planning & Process Innovation

• Financial Analytics: Perform monthly variance analyses (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast) to