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.

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 disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any…