Accountant

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team due to internal promotion and continued business growth. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while building the skills and experience necessary to advance into an Accounting Manager position in the future. The organization offers a collaborative culture, excellent work‑life balance, strong benefits, and a flexible work environment. Standard work hours can be adjusted to fit individual schedules, with limited overtime primarily during month‑end close. Position Summary The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the month‑end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. This individual will partner closely with the Controller and other business leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and support ongoing process improvements. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with accounting policies Assist with financial statement preparation and management reporting Analyze financial results and investigate variances Support external audits and year‑end financial reporting requirements Assist with revenue recognition and project accounting activities Partner with operational teams to ensure accurate financial data and reporting Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 4+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong understanding of GAAP and month‑end close processes Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments Preferred Qualifications Experience within construction, project‑based, engineering, infrastructure, or SaaS environments Exposure to percentage‑of‑completion accounting, project accounting, or ASC 606 revenue recognition CPA or CPA‑track preferred but not required Prior experience mentoring junior staff or leading projects Benefits Medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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 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 accommodations are 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 you 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr