Senior Accounting Analyst

Vaco by Highspring; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Senior Accounting Analyst to join a high-visibility finance team in Charlotte, NC. You will work across the full income statement and balance sheet, partnering with leaders to drive results through detailed financial analysis and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in month-end close, GL accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis, with 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of month-end close, GL accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
• Ability to independently manage projects and solve complex accounting issues.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to leadership.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with AI tools and emerging technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries as part of the monthly close process.
• Perform account reconciliations across areas such as profit sharing, personnel costs, and entity-level balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve general ledger discrepancies and accounting variances.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, and balance sheet activity, providing insights into performance.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for leadership.
• Monitor program costs and perform budget-to-actual and YoY analyses.
• Support the annual profit-sharing process including data compilation and payment administration.
• Partner with stakeholders across accounting, finance, and operations to resolve issues.
• Present findings, recommendations, and financial insights to leadership teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Leadership presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Excel

AI tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to join a highly visible finance team supporting a dynamic business division. This role offers broad exposure across the full income statement and balance sheet, regular interaction with divisional and enterprise leadership, and the opportunity to influence business decisions through financial analysis and process improvement.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys solving complex problems, taking ownership of projects from start to finish, and partnering with leaders across the organization to drive results. The successful candidate will be naturally curious, analytical, and motivated to challenge existing processes while identifying opportunities for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries as part of the monthly close process.
• Perform account reconciliations across areas such as profit sharing, personnel costs, and entity-level balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve general ledger discrepancies and accounting variances.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, and balance sheet activity, providing meaningful insights into business performance.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for business leadership.
• Monitor program costs and perform budget-to-actual and year-over-year analyses.
• Support the annual profit-sharing process, including data compilation, analysis, and payment administration.
• Partner with stakeholders across accounting, finance, and business operations to research and resolve issues.
• Present findings, recommendations, and financial insights to leadership teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably within a multi-entity organization.
• Strong understanding of month-end close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
• Proven ability to independently manage projects and solve complex accounting issues.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to leadership.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High visibility with both divisional and corporate leadership.
• Broad exposure across accounting, finance, and business operations.
• Opportunity to influence decision-making and drive meaningful process improvements.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented environment with strong long-term career advancement potential.
• Ability to take ownership of impactful work and present directly to senior leaders.

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

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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] .

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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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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).