Senior Accountant
 Vaco | |
$80,000.00 - $105,000.00 / yr
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401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, North Carolina, Winston Salem | |
 Aug 21, 2025 | |
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Senior Accountant
We are partnering with a growing company seeking a strong Senior Accountant to join their team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting leadership with meaningful analysis and insights. The ideal candidate will have a mix of technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. Responsibilities: * Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. * Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. * Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are properly recorded, classified, and reconciled. * Support budgeting and forecasting efforts, providing financial insights to help guide decision-making. * Assist with audits by preparing documentation, explaining account activity, and resolving inquiries. * Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, coordinating with outside advisors as needed. * Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes. * Partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and ensure accurate financial impact. * Take ownership of ad-hoc projects and process improvement initiatives. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred. * 4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or industry). * Strong technical knowledge of GAAP; exposure to tax and compliance a plus. * Proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems. * Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends. * Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. ************ 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. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. 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. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also 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. Privacy Notice
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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:
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. | |