Sr. Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is hiring a Senior Accountant for our Hybrid NYC finance team. The role reports to the Controller and owns the month-end and year-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills, with exposure to Workday or similar ERP systems. Communication with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end monthly and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries (accruals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, payroll allocations).
• Perform and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, fixed assets, intercompany, and liabilities.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

Skills

Advanced Excel/Google Sheets

US GAAP

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant to join a dynamic Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for managing complex accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and delivering insightful financial reporting and analysis.

This is a key position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to take ownership of the close process, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end monthly and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries (accruals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, payroll allocations)
• Perform and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, fixed assets, intercompany, and liabilities
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

Compliance, Audit & Controls

• Research and document technical accounting matters (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting)
• Serve as the primary liaison for external audits, preparing workpapers and supporting documentation
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting, including SOX compliance initiatives

Financial Analysis & Projects

• Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods; present insights to leadership
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with Finance leadership
• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging automation and best practices
• Act as a key point of contact for cross-functional financial inquiries (e.g., Sales, Operations)

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Preferred

• CPA or CMA designation (or in progress)
• Experience with Workday or similar ERP systems
• Familiarity with IFRS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Job Title

Senior Accountant

Location

Hybrid NYC

Salary

$100,000-120,000

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, 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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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; 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).