Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Vaco; New York (NY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring invites applications for a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, in a fully remote setting. The role oversees the monthly close, general ledger activity and SEC reporting, reporting to the Manager of Financial Reporting and collaborating with the SVP of Accounting.

Candidates typically have 2–3 years of accounting experience and SEC filing familiarity. Salary is competitive with the market; a CPA track is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA license or active CPA track preferred.
• 2–3 years of accounting experience, ideally with public accounting and a publicly traded company.
• Direct experience with SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP/consolidation software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Close Management: manage books for designated entities, journal entries, trial balance analysis and close schedules.
• Financial Reporting & SEC Filings: assist in preparing consolidated financial statements, 10-Q/10-K filings, footnotes and disclosures.
• Reconciliations & Cash Flow: maintain balance sheet reconciliations and support cash flow preparation.
• Compliance & Controls: ensure SOX documentation and coordinate with internal and external audits.
• Technical Research & Ad-Hoc Projects: draft accounting memos and support M&A due diligence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA track preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Great Plains

Workiva

OneStream

Job description

Client: Financial Services Organization

Role: Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting (Temporary to Permanent)

Pay Rate: $60/hr - $65/hr

Location: ***Fully Remote***

Job Description:

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in the monthly and quarterly close process, managing general ledger activity, and supporting SEC financial reporting. Reporting directly to the Manager of Financial Reporting and working closely with the SVP of Accounting, this role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with public accounting or SEC reporting experience who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Close Management: Manage books and records for designated legal entities, including journal entries, trial balance analysis, variance reviews, and closing schedules.
• Financial Reporting & SEC Filings: Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements, 10-Q/10-K filings, footnotes, disclosures, and tie-out support documentation.
• Reconciliations & Cash Flow: Maintain monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and provide backup support for consolidated statement of cash flows preparation.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure all documentation complies with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) guidelines; coordinate requests and support for both internal and external audit teams.
• Technical Research & Ad-Hoc Projects: Draft accounting research memos, assist with management reporting, and support strategic initiatives such as M&A due diligence or dispositions.

Qualifications

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA license or active CPA track preferred.
• Experience: 2-3 years of accounting experience, ideally combining public accounting with a publicly traded company. Direct experience with SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) required.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with Great Plains, Workiva, OneStream, or similar ERP and consolidation software is a strong plus.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, rigorous attention to detail, and a proven ability to own tasks and hit tight reporting deadlines.

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.

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;
• 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.