Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Prepare and distribute invoices and monitor payment activity
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain accurate financial records and organized digital documentation
• Support daily accounting operations and bookkeeping functions
• Assist with improving accounting workflows and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with finance leadership to ensure timely financial processing
• Maintain electronic files within a paperless accounting environment
• Assist with monthly close, preparing journal entries as needed
• Provide general accounting support as business needs evolve

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience with strong exposure to AP and AR
• Experience working within accounting software systems
• Experience working in a professional services environment (legal industry exposure is helpful but not required)
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with Mac-based systems or willingness to learn

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.