Senior Accountant: Close, GAAP Reporting & Insights

Vaco by Highspring; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing organization in Lexington, KY. You will support month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and process improvements while partnering with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has strong GAAP knowledge, general ledger experience, and advanced Excel skills. CPA or CPA-track is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–7+ years progressive accounting experience.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage portions of the month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain documentation.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and company policies.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, accruals, and balance sheet management.
• Partner with operational leaders and cross-functional teams on financial initiatives.
• Participate in process improvement projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Advanced Excel

Journal entries

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA-track preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Dynamics

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing organization in Lexington, KY. You will support month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and process improvements while partnering with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has strong GAAP knowledge, general ledger experience, and advanced Excel skills. CPA or CPA-track is preferred but not required.