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Senior Accountant

Job in Hamden, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06517, USA
Listing for: Vaco
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-15
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Accountant

Our client, a growing healthcare organization, is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Accountant to support day‑to‑day accounting operations, financial reporting, and month‑end close activities. This role offers the opportunity to work in a mission‑driven environment while contributing to the financial integrity and operational success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
  • Assist with month‑end and year‑end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP standards
  • Support preparation of financial statements, budgets, and audit schedules
  • Analyze financial data and investigate discrepancies or variances as needed
  • Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management functions
  • Partner cross‑functionally with internal departments to support financial operations and reporting needs
  • Support annual audit processes and provide documentation to external auditors
  • Help identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and internal controls
  • Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably within healthcare, nonprofit, or mission‑driven organizations
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
  • Experience with month‑end close and reconciliations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems/ERP platforms
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting audits and compliance reporting
  • Knowledge of fund accounting or healthcare‑related financial reporting is a plus
Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

EEO Notice

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 that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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