Senior Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct interaction with Accounting & f

Leadership exposure

Good work-life balance

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is hiring a Senior Accountant in Phoenix, AZ to own critical accounting functions and partner with finance leadership in a fast-paced setting. The role emphasizes technical accounting, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration for a high-performing team.

The position requires 3-5+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles
• Experience with fixed asset accounting, lease accounting/ASC 842, commissions, and/or bonus calculations
• Experience working with accounting systems and proficient in Excel functionality
• Strong communication skills and ability to prioritize deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage the fixed asset subledger and support accurate fixed asset accounting
• Administer lease accounting in compliance with ASC 842
• Calculate and record commission and bonus accruals
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency
• Partner with accounting and finance leadership on additional accounting duties and special projects as needed

Skills

Fixed asset accounting

Lease accounting ASC 842

Commission accruals

Bonus accruals

Journal entries

Month-end close

Audit support

Process improvement

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Vaco has partnered with an exciting company to hire a Senior Accountant in Phoenix, AZ! This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting functions while partnering closely with finance leadership in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys technical accounting, process improvement, and contributing to a high-performing team.

Senior Accountant

$90,000-$110,000 base salary + bonus (depending on experience)

Phoenix, AZ (5 days in office)

Perks and Opportunities:

• Senior-level accounting role with meaningful ownership across fixed assets, lease accounting, commissions, bonus accruals, close support, reconciliations, audits, and process improvement
• Opportunity to work directly with Accounting & Finance leadership and, at times, executives
• Good work-life balance with a fast-paced, productive environment

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the fixed asset subledger and support accurate fixed asset accounting
• Administer lease accounting in compliance with ASC 842
• Calculate and record commission and bonus accruals
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency
• Partner with accounting and finance leadership on additional accounting duties and special projects as needed

Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience (Required)
• Public accounting experience (Preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Required)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles (Required)
• Experience with fixed asset accounting, lease accounting/ASC 842, commissions, and/or bonus calculations (Required)
• Experience working with accounting systems and proficient in Excel functionality (Required)
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to prioritize, organize, and manage competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization

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.

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.

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

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).