Staff Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Staff Accountant in Lexington, KY to handle hands-on general ledger work, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting while growing in a dynamic accounting team.

The role is direct hire and onsite with a compensation range of $55,000 to $75,000, depending on experience. Ideal candidates have 1+ years of accounting experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ years of accounting experience; strong recent graduates may also be considered.
• Understanding of general accounting principles and month-end close.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; ERP or accounting-system experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Reconcile bank, general ledger, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Research account variances and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Assist with audit requests and other accounting projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel

ERP systems

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Vaco is partnering with a client in the Lexington area to identify a Staff Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on general ledger work, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting while continuing to grow their career.

Responsibilities

Staff Accountant - Lexington, KY

Direct Hire | Onsite | $55,000 - $75,000

Vaco is partnering with a client in the Lexington area to identify a Staff Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on general ledger work, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting while continuing to grow their career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Reconcile bank, general ledger, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Research account variances and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Assist with audit requests and other accounting projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ years of accounting experience; strong recent graduates may also be considered.
• Understanding of general accounting principles and month-end close.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; ERP or accounting-system experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across a team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation of $55,000 - $75,000, depending on experience.
• Direct-hire opportunity with an established organization.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities.
• Opportunity for professional development and career growth.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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].

Representation Notice

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.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

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).