Senior Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A leading financial services company in San Francisco is looking for a Senior Accountant. This position involves preparing journal entries, maintaining account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of accounting experience, a strong understanding of internal controls and monthly close processes. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in high-growth environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606.
• Experience with monthly close processes and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for monthly close.
• Maintain subledger tie‑outs and assist in preparing monthly reporting packages.
• Execute internal controls and maintain audit‑ready documentation.
• Support revenue recognition workflows and equity accounting processes.

Skills

Account reconciliations

Internal controls

U.S. GAAP knowledge

ERP system experience

Audit preparation

Job description

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Senior Accountant

Location: The position is on‑site, Monday through Friday, at their San Francisco office.

Job Description: This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment alongside experienced finance leaders and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for the monthly close.
• Maintain subledger tie‑outs and assist in preparing monthly reporting packages.
• Execute internal controls and maintain audit‑ready documentation.
• Support revenue recognition workflows and equity accounting processes.
• Assist with ERP testing, data validation, and process documentation.

Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to high‑growth environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 and stock‑based compensation.
• Experience with monthly close processes and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with audit preparation and internal controls.
• ERP system experience (Rillet or similar a plus).

Compensation: 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 certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance