Sr. Accountant

A VACO client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the financial operations their growing construction business. This role will play a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing project accounting, supporting month-end close activities, and helping drive financial performance across multiple construction projects.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy collaborating with operations teams, and have experience in construction accounting, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and perform account reconciliations.
• Oversee construction job costing and project accounting activities.
• Review project budgets, costs, and revenue recognition for accuracy.
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and support financial forecasting.
• Assist with cash flow management and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and controls.

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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. 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.
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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. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications.

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