Senior Accountant: Close, Analysis & Automation

Vaco by Highspring; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage monthly close, accounting analysis, and audit processes, working closely with leadership to ensure accurate and timely reporting. This on-site role in Birmingham, AL offers ownership of critical accounting functions and opportunities to implement process improvements.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 2+ years of professional accounting experience, and ERP exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2+ years of professional accounting experience.
• ERP exposure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, analyze variances, and provide meaningful insights on financial performance and trends.
• Manage key balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other critical accounts, while preparing journal entries as part of the monthly close process.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership on accounting policies, allocation methodologies, process improvements, and special projects.
• Leverage technology, automation, and AI‑driven tools to improve efficiency and enhance financial reporting processes.
• Contribute balance sheet movements to cash flow impacts, ensuring alignment across all financial statements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP Exposure

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage monthly close, accounting analysis, and audit processes, working closely with leadership to ensure accurate and timely reporting. This on-site role in Birmingham, AL offers ownership of critical accounting functions and opportunities to implement process improvements.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 2+ years of professional accounting experience, and ERP exposure.