Senior Technical Accountant

Position Overview


We are seeking a highly analytical accounting professional to join a growing organization and play a key role in complex accounting and financial reporting activities. This position will lead revenue accounting processes, support technical accounting initiatives, and partner closely with finance and operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting in a dynamic environment.


The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting, experience navigating complex transactions, and a desire to help build scalable processes within a rapidly evolving business.


Key Responsibilities


Revenue & Technical Accounting


• Lead the accounting and reporting processes related to revenue recognition and associated financial transactions.
• Analyze and document complex customer arrangements to ensure compliance with applicable accounting guidance.
• Evaluate financial models and underlying assumptions used to support accounting conclusions.
• Perform detailed reconciliations and analytical reviews related to revenue, cash activity, and operational metrics.
• Research, document, and communicate technical accounting positions for new business initiatives and transactions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures.


Financial Reporting & Close


• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reporting packages.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial results through thoughtful review and analysis.
• Support the implementation and adoption of new accounting standards as needed.


Process Improvement & Controls


• Maintain and enhance internal controls to support financial reporting accuracy and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, process redesign, and system enhancements.
• Develop scalable procedures to support continued business growth and increasing transaction complexity.
• Partner with external auditors and assist with audit requests, testing, and documentation.


Collaboration & Special Projects


• Work closely with accounting, finance, and operational leaders on strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a key resource for accounting guidance across the organization.
• Participate in ad hoc analyses, process improvement efforts, and special projects.


Qualifications


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree preferred.
• CPA designation required.
• 4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including public accounting and technical accounting exposure.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience reviewing complex transactions and supporting accounting conclusions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with modern ERP and financial planning systems.
• Self-motivated with a high level of attention to detail and accountability.

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.