Sr. Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Ridgefield Park (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to join their lean accounting team in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. This role involves managing AP, AR, cash postings, and reconciliations, as well as preparing journal entries and supporting month-end close.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of full-cycle accounting operations and experience with QuickBooks and ERP systems. This position is part of a growing healthcare organization and provides high visibility within a rapidly expanding company.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a small or lean accounting environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting operations.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage AP, AR, cash postings, and reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger.
• Support month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Handle transactional accounting and detailed data entry.
• Assist with ERP transition initiatives and accounting process improvements.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting operations

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

Growing healthcare organization backed by private equity is seeking a hands‑on Senior Accountant to join a lean accounting team. This high‑visibility role is within a rapidly expanding company operating across multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Manage AP, AR, cash postings, and reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger
• Support month‑end close and financial statement preparation
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Handle transactional accounting and detailed data entry
• Assist with ERP transition initiatives and accounting process improvements
• Work closely with leadership on day‑to‑day accounting operations

Qualifications

• Experience working in a small or lean accounting environment preferred
• Strong understanding of full‑cycle accounting operations
• Experience with month‑end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• QuickBooks and ERP experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus, but not required

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 do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, 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].

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role depends on a wide array of factors, including skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range in this geography is a reasonable estimate of base compensation for this position. 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).