Senior Accountant

Vaco; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Stamford, CT is seeking a Senior Accountant to support month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen internal controls and drive process improvements.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, and demonstrate advanced Excel skills with strong analytical abilities and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger, reconciliations, and reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review month-end journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Analyze results, investigate variances, and identify trends.
• Maintain balance sheet schedules and accurate reporting packages.
• Support audits and internal/external documentation requests.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to improve processes and controls.
• Contribute to system enhancements and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent worker

Multitask management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team. This role will be responsible for supporting month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys analyzing financial data, collaborating cross-functionally, and contributing to a dynamic organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review month-end journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances to identify trends and opportunities.
• Maintain supporting schedules and ensure accuracy of balance sheet accounts.
• Support the preparation of internal financial reporting and management reporting packages.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with audits and provide requested documentation to internal and external auditors.
• Support special projects, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience analyzing large datasets.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

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].

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.

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Additionally, 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. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

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).