Staff Accountant

Position: Staff Accountant (Contract)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, month-end close activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to grow their career in accounting within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, month-end close activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to grow their career in accounting within a collaborative environment.

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed
• Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies
• Prepare financial reports and assist with management reporting
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation
• Track and maintain fixed asset schedules
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
• Experience with ERP systems such as Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Quick Books, or Sage preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulas
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Equal Opportunity Notice

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  .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
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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

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