Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

ACCOUNTANT

We have been engaged in a search for an experienced Accountant for a well-established, mission-driven organization with a growing financial platform that supports both traditional operations and innovative investment initiatives. Known for its collaborative culture and strong financial stewardship, the organization offers outstanding benefits, competitive compensation, and hybrid flexibility This is an opportunity to join a finance team that values precision, continuous improvement, and thoughtful partnership across the business.

Responsibilities include:

• Execute monthly close responsibilities, including posting journal entries and maintaining general ledger accuracy
• Prepare and review reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely completion
• Support payroll-related accounting and ensure proper recording of associated transactions
• Assist in producing internal financial reports and schedules for leadership review
• Contribute to annual audit preparation and assist with tax-related documentation
• Handle accounting activity tied to investment operations, including tracking returns, fees, and related entries
• Maintain detailed schedules and supporting documentation for financial activity
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial information
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency
• Participate in periodic meetings related to financial operations and provide insights as needed

The right candidate for this Accountant position will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 4-5 + years of progressive accounting experience within mid-sized or large organizations
• Exposure to investment, fund, or financial services accounting
• Experience supporting financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and reporting processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working across multiple systems
• Understanding of accounting standards and financial controls in complex environments
• Comfortable digging into issues, researching discrepancies, and driving resolution
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective communicator who collaborates well with both finance and non-finance partners
• Track record of stability and commitment in prior roles

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.

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…