Entry Level Accountant

Vaco is hiring for an Entry Level Staff Accountant role in Cleveland OH. Direct Hire, Onsite. Pay: 24/hr.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting or business graduate looking to build a career in corporate accounting. The ideal candidate will support a variety of accounting and finance functions, including cash applications, accounts receivable, accounts payable, month-end close, expense management, and financial reporting while gaining exposure to multiple areas of the finance organization.

• Assist with daily accounting operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Retrieve, review, validate, and electronically organize corporate credit card receipts and supporting documentation.
• Maintain corporate credit card accounts and assist with expense-related inquiries.
• Cross-train to provide backup support for the Cash Application function, including posting customer payments and resolving discrepancies.
• Process customer invoices and collect payments through various customer portals.
• Assist with accounts receivable reconciliations and investigate customer account discrepancies.
• Support the Accounts Payable team by entering and processing vendor invoices as needed.
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
• Assist the Tax department with monthly tax filings, audit requests, and supporting documentation.
• Scan, file, and maintain financial records for internal and external audit purposes.
• Organize and distribute incoming finance-related mail and documentation.
• Support other departments with financial recordkeeping and administrative accounting tasks.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives within the Finance Department.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Internship or prior accounting experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong data entry and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

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.

• discretionary bonuses
• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 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.

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…