Staff Accountant POST NUMBER: 474406

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail?oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to support our accounting and financial operations. The ideal candidate will assist with maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, supporting month?end close activities, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role is well?suited for someone who thrives in a fast?paced environment and is eager to grow within the accounting profession.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for month?end and year?end close
• Maintain general ledger accounts and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
• Prepare bank, credit card, and other account reconciliations
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Collaborate with cross?functional teams to resolve discrepancies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs a plus)
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar)
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem?solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Skills

• Experience in month?end close processes
• Exposure to financial reporting and audits
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification (a plus)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. 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. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.