SEC Staff Accountant

Vaco is partnering with a well‑established publicly traded financial institution to hire an SEC Staff Accountant . This is an excellent opportunity for an auditor or accounting professional looking to transition out of public accounting and gain hands‑on SEC reporting experience while maintaining strong work‑life balance and long‑term career stability. What stands out about this role? Strong fit for someone with 1-2 years of public accounting experience looking to move into industry Direct exposure to SEC reporting and public company accounting Work alongside an experienced reporting team with opportunities to learn and develop Stable environment with realistic expectations and a collaborative culture Standard 40‑hour workweek with limited overtime requirements Responsibilities Assist with SEC reporting and public company financial reporting processes Prepare supporting schedules and workpapers for quarterly and annual filings Support internal and external audit requests Perform account reconciliations and financial analysis Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information and supporting documentation Partner with accounting and finance teams on reporting initiatives and special projects Help maintain compliance with public company reporting requirements Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting 1-2 years of public accounting experience preferred Big Four experience is a plus but not required Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions when needed Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment Motivated self‑starter with a strong work ethic and desire to learn Compensation & Benefits $80,000-$90,000 annual compensation plus bonus Overtime eligible position Comprehensive benefits package Four days per week in office Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries(“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, 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. Representation Notice 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. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. 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Additionally, 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. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here ( Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring. 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; and 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 and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits). #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco by Highspring