Staff Accountant

Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the finance team. This role focuses on fixed assets, cash tracking, payroll processing, credit policy administration, customer account maintenance, journal entry posting, account reconciliations, and monthly close activities. The position involves collaboration with the Accounting Supervisor to complete month-end tasks and deliver timely reporting.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish standard costing, perform variance analysis, and prepare related journal entries.
• Analyze inventory transactions and reconcile month-end balances.
• Conduct cost analysis to support decision-making and cost control initiatives.
• Perform operations analysis to enhance efficiency and financial insight.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including depreciation and asset verification.
• Reconcile general ledger and subledger accounts; collect and balance supporting information.
• Generate operational, sales, and financial reports using the ERP system and internal resources.
• Maintain internal controls by following policies and procedures; ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Collaborate across departments to analyze actual results versus plan and support continuous improvement.
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field (minimum of 4 years of higher education).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, data analysis, and reporting).
• A minimum of two years of public accounting experience (or equivalent experience in public accounting exposure).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to execute tasks to completion with thorough documentation.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting with all levels of management.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software; comfortable navigating financial systems and implementing controls.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in fixed asset management, cost accounting, and inventory analysis.
• Knowledge of internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with payroll processing and cash management.
• Exposure to month-end close processes and financial reporting.

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.

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  .

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

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…