Senior Accountant

Vaco; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team in Scottsdale, AZ. You will own financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and ERP data optimization using Microsoft Dynamics 365.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. CPA eligibility is preferred, and cross-functional collaboration will be important for reporting accuracy and insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or Business Central.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP financial statements.
• Analyze results, provide variance commentary, and support budgeting/forecasting.
• Manage month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Support audits and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial statement prep

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

3+ years accounting

Education

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

CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred

Tools

Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role will be responsible for financial reporting, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and supporting the continued optimization of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP platform. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, experience producing accurate financial statements, and the ability to leverage ERP data to improve reporting processes and business insights.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyze financial results and provide commentary on variances, trends, and key business drivers.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Support external audits and coordinate requests from auditors.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, reconciliations, and financial reporting packages.

General Accounting

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Review journal entries and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and compliance with company accounting policies.
• Assist with process improvements and internal control initiatives.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Administration & Reporting

• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 to manage financial transactions and reporting.
• Develop and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and data analysis tools.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve system functionality and reporting capabilities.
• Assist with ERP enhancements, implementations, upgrades, and user training.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial systems.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with operational leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and strengthen reporting accuracy.
• Support special projects, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or Business Central required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Experience supporting audits and preparing financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Public accounting background.
• Experience with consolidations and multi-entity reporting.
• Power BI reporting experience.
• Manufacturing, distribution, professional services, or multi-location company experience.
• Process improvement and ERP implementation experience.

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.

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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;
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• 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.