Senior Accounting Analyst - Hybrid

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

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst in Birmingham, AL, to lead financial reporting, GAAP analyses, and month-end close. You will drive accurate reporting, identify variances, and partner with leadership on insights.

The role emphasizes process improvement, internal controls, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• CPA is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting, financial reporting, audit, or related experience.
• Strong GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain drivers and variances.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly close with journal entries and account analyses.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports in accordance with GAAP.
• Research and resolve accounting and financial reporting issues.
• Analyze results against prior periods, budgets, and forecasts.
• Prepare management reporting packs and present results to leadership.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and disclosures.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on reporting needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls, and automation.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Job description

The Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for financial reporting, accounting analysis, month-end and quarter-end close activities, and supporting key business and leadership reporting needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in GAAP accounting, experience analyzing financial results, and the ability to communicate insights to stakeholders across the organization.

This position offers significant visibility within the organization and the opportunity to support leadership through financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparation and review of journal entries and account analyses.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports in accordance with GAAP.
• Research and resolve accounting and financial reporting issues.
• Analyze financial results against prior periods, budgets, and forecasts, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Prepare management reporting packages and present financial results to business partners and leadership.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and related disclosures.
• Maintain and execute key internal controls and support internal and external audit activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency through automation and process enhancements.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• CPA is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting, financial reporting, audit, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to interpret financial results and explain business drivers and variances.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Notice

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,