Sr. Accountant

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant consultant who will play a key role in month‑end close, year‑end support, account reconciliations, and general accounting duties during a period of organizational realignment. The ideal candidate brings large‑company accounting experience, strong communication skills, and comfort working within a manufacturing environment (aerospace/defense preferred).

• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities across multiple business units.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations (balance sheet and selected P&L accounts).
• Work cross‑functionally with operations teams, including shipping and receiving, on cycle counts and inventory‑related issues.
• Assist site Controllers and the Controller with ad‑hoc reporting, analysis, and cleanup projects as the shared services team transitions out.
• Ensure accounting processes align with US GAAP and company policy.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve accounting workflows during the block integration.
• Provide reliable, senior‑level support requiring minimal supervision.

• 5‑8+ years of progressive accounting experience; prior Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager experience in a mid‑size or large corporate environment strongly preferred.
• Strong independent working ability—minimal hand‑holding, able to "hit the ground running."
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate professionally across functions.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and strong reconciliation skills.
• Ability to handle a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.

• CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• Experience with Epicor ERP.
• Multi‑entity or multi‑site accounting experience.
• Prior experience supporting companies undergoing integration, restructuring, or shared‑services transitions.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, 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.