Staff Accountant

AP/AR | GL Accounting | Account Reconciliations | Month-end close | Hybrid - EST

We are working with a company in the Triangle who is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join their finance team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense processing, sales tax, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Assist with full cycle accounting functions assigned such as accounts receivable, cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and sales tax processing.
• Prepare journal entries, work papers, and account reconciliations for entry level to complex accounting matters.
• Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
• Assist in the month-end close process, prepare account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Assist with outside audits; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Assist Controller in filing tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline close and reporting timelines.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field is required.
• 1-3 years of related experience required, public accounting experience highly preferred
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; experience with financial consolidations and reporting for multi-divisional entities a plus
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and standard accounting practices
• Highly detail oriented and excellent organization skills
• Outstanding written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks

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 accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact  .

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

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training
• licensure and certification requirements
• office location and other geographic considerations
• other business and organizational needs

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).