Sr. Accountant

Vaco is seeking a Senior Accountant for a client of ours in Waukesha County. This is a contract-to-hire position onsite full-time.

• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and forecasts. Analyze financial data to identify trends and discrepancies, providing insights to management.
• Accounting Operations: Oversee general ledger accounts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Reconcile account balances and bank statements to ensure accuracy.
• Process Management: Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing processes. Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.
• Compliance and Auditing: Ensure compliance with accounting standards like GAAP and assist with both internal and external audits. Help prepare tax returns.

• Education: A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is typically required.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in ERP software (SAP) and Microsoft Excel, including functions like VLOOKUP and pivot tables.

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 values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

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: workplace discrimination is illegal.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

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• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

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…