Senior Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in San Antonio is seeking a Senior Director in Accounting & Finance to oversee core accounting functions, engage with senior leadership, and support audit readiness efforts. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of experience, and preferably holds CPA qualifications. This full-time position offers involvement in strategic financial initiatives within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with supervisory experience preferred.
• CPA or CPA tracking candidates strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core accounting functions including general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and review periodic financial deliverables for accuracy.
• Support month-end close process and maintain financial accuracy.
• Implement internal controls and standardized accounting protocols.
• Engage in audit readiness efforts and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare variance reports and identify financial trends.
• Oversee reconciliations, journal postings, and reporting schedules.
• Coordinate compliance matters, including tax requirements.
• Refine ERP functionality and enhance accounting automation.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

General ledger maintenance

Accounts payable/receivable

Financial reporting

Audit preparation

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Overview

This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Senior Director - Accounting & Finance - Direct Hire and Executive Search

On the lower east side of San Antonio we are supporting an excellent client with a high-impact Senior Accountant opening. This role reports into a decorated Controller with exposure to the C-Suite and other company Execs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with senior finance leadership to oversee core accounting functions such as general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, fixed asset tracking, and payroll administration.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of periodic financial deliverables, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with organizational deadlines.
• Support the month-end close process by maintaining high standards of financial accuracy and helping drive timely reporting cycles.
• Promote sound financial governance through the implementation and reinforcement of internal controls and standardized accounting protocols.
• Play an active role in audit readiness efforts, including gathering documentation and liaising with external audit teams.
• Assist with the development of financial insights by preparing variance reports and identifying trends or discrepancies.
• Oversee or review critical accounting activities such as reconciliations, journal postings, and reporting schedules.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on compliance matters, including tax-related requirements and filings.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives, including refining ERP functionality and enhancing automation across accounting workflows.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members, contributing to their professional development and the overall strength of the accounting function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with ideally some supervisory experience.
• CPA or CPA tracking candidates are strongly preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

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