Staff Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) is seeking a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to support monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes in Morrisville, NC.

You will prepare and post journal entries, perform reconciliations, assist with budgeting, and contribute to management reporting while ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

This role offers growth opportunities and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software such as Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and other recurring entries
• Perform general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Prepare bank and cash reconciliations and research discrepancies
• Analyze account activity and investigate variances
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting
• Maintain supporting schedules and ensure transactions are properly recorded
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash accounting activities as needed
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls
• Partner with other departments to research and resolve accounting issues
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence while team player

Education

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

Tools

Oracle

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and other recurring entries
• Perform general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Prepare bank and cash reconciliations and research discrepancies
• Analyze account activity and investigate variances
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting
• Maintain supporting schedules and ensure transactions are properly recorded
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash accounting activities as needed
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls
• Partner with other departments to research and resolve accounting issues
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas
• Experience with ERP or accounting software such as Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team

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] .

Eligibility

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.