Senior Accountant

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Senior Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in day‑to‑day accounting, experience collaborating with external auditors, and a proactive approach to process improvement. Public accounting experience is a significant advantage.

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger by recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead month‑end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accrual management, allocations, and financial data analysis.
• Prepare and distribute daily and weekly financial reports and presentations for executive leadership to support informed decision‑making.
• Manage sales tax filings, capital expenditure tracking, margin audits, and monthly commission calculations to ensure regulatory compliance and financial accuracy.
• Assist with accounts payable processes, including preparing wire transfers and managing supporting documentation for audits and internal reviews.
• Collaborate across departments and provide guidance to staff accountants to improve financial processes, ensure data accuracy, and meet team objectives.
• Support the Assistant Controller by aligning team efforts, monitoring progress, and contributing to workload balance and process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years experience in general accounting and cost accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Great Plains).
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Hybrid work environment in Tampa, FL.

Compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, office location, and other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is listed in this 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.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to your skill sets, experience, and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs.

• 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 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.