Senior Accountant

Vaco is hiring for an Accountant III in Independence OH
Direct Hire, Hybrid Schedule (Only 8 days onsite/month)
Salary: 80-95,000/yr

Accountant III

The Accountant III is a seasoned accounting professional who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a problem-solving mindset to complex accounting activities. This role is responsible for performing and analyzing advanced reconciliations, interpreting GAAP and regulatory guidance, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

Beyond day-to-day execution, the Accountant III serves as a collaborative partner to Finance leadership and cross-functional teams by identifying opportunities for process improvement, leveraging technology, and providing insights that support informed decision-making by management and the Board of Directors.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAccounting, Reconciliations, and Analysis

• Perform complex daily and monthly reconciliations across multiple operational and financial systems, independently researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare, review, and post advanced journal entries, ensuring the general ledger remains accurate, balanced, and GAAP-compliant.
• Analyze assigned general ledger accounts, identify trends or risks, and proactively recommend corrective actions.
• Perform month-end close activities and assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting analyses.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Assist in compiling, analyzing, and presenting financial, regulatory, asset-liability management (ALM), and board-level reporting.
• Prepare and complete quarterly regulatory reports, including NCUA 5300 filings.
• Support regulatory examinations and external audits by compiling documentation, responding to inquiries, and explaining accounting treatments professionally.

Cash, Liquidity, and Operational Accounting

• Prepare and analyze daily bank and settlement reconciliations; monitor liquidity and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Process and reconcile wire transfers, ACH activity, card settlements, payroll activity, branch cash, ATM activity, and other operational systems.
• Ensure loan and deposit systems are fully reconciled to the general ledger.

Investments, CECL, and Specialized Accounting

• Perform accounting for the investment portfolio, including accrued interest, book value, and fair market value reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile CECL and allowance-related systems, including charge-offs and recoveries.
• Prepare and maintain subsidiary ledgers for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, leases, participations, and other complex accounts.

Process Improvement and Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting through technology, automation, and innovation.
• Contribute to the documentation of accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Collaborate effectively across departments, sharing knowledge and supporting a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a backup for other accounting functions as needed.

Required Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements applicable to financial institutions.
• Deep understanding of debits, credits, balance sheet and income statement activity, and complex reconciliation methodologies.
• Proficiency with modern accounting systems and financial reporting tools.

Experience Required

• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including complex reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Financial institution or credit union experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to assess issues, evaluate options, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to leadership and, when appropriate, the Board of Directors.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
• Collaborative, positive, and team-oriented approach.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.
• Master's degree preferred.

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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io .

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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.

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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:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• 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.