Senior Accountant

Vaco LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco/Highspring is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team in Wilmington, NC. You will support month-end close, prepare journal entries, and deliver accurate financial reporting in line with U.S. GAAP.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments. This on-site role offers discretionary bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years accounting experience in public or industry accounting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Excel (PivotTable, lookups, data analysis).
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools preferred.
• Attention to detail, organization, and multitasking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze results and investigate variances for accuracy.
• Prepare management reporting packages and schedules.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve items.
• Support audit requests with schedules and documentation.
• Participate in process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for accurate reporting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to policies.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Excel

Journal entries

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting the month-end close process, preparing and reviewing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, assisting with financial statement preparation, and delivering accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare management reporting packages and supporting schedules.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with cross-functional departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in public accounting, industry accounting, or a combination of both.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

• eligible for discretionary bonuses
• 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.