Senior Accountant

Vaco is working with a nonprofit organization serving people across Fairfield County. They are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join the team reporting to the CFO and managing a small team.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing and reviewing financial reports while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of accounting records in accordance with GAAP. This role oversees the accounting close process, supports audits, and partners with leadership by providing timely financial insights.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP, general ledger, and journal entries
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
• Monitor fixed assets and capital grants activity
• Prepare financial reports for leadership and the Board of Directors
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies and procedures
• Complete annual 1099 reporting
• Collaborate closely with external auditors
• Support additional accounting initiatives as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5 years of GAAP accounting experience; nonprofit experience highly preferred
• Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to confidentiality and teamwork

Salary range is determined by skill set, experience, licensure, location, and other factors. Eligible for discretionary bonuses. Commensurate with local law, benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 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, color, sex, 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 affiliates are committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact  Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know that workplace discrimination is illegal.