Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist | Vaco by Highspring

The Tone:
This is a full-time, entry-level role at Vaco by Highspring, location not specified. Vaco by Highspring is seeking a highly organized and dependable individual to join its internal Finance team. This role is pivotal in supporting a wide array of accounting and finance functions, offering valuable exposure to multiple areas within the department. The Accounting Specialist will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of financial records, contributing to both daily operations and critical month-end activities.

This position is ideal for a recent college graduate looking to build a strong foundation in accounting within a supportive environment.

• Role:
  Early Career
• Team:
  Finance team, supporting various accounting functions and cross-departmental financial needs.
• Mission:
  To support daily and month-end accounting activities, manage financial documentation, and assist with a range of finance projects to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack:
  Microsoft Office applications, online customer portals

• Credit Card Management:
  Retrieve, review, and electronically save credit card receipts for multiple managers, alongside performing various credit card administration, maintenance, and support functions.
• Cash Application Backup:
  Cross-train thoroughly in Cash Application processes to provide essential backup support, ensuring seamless operations in the absence of the Cash Application Specialist.
• Customer Payment & Reconciliation:
  Accurately enter invoices and collect customer payments through diverse online customer portals, additionally assisting with customer account reconciliations and recording necessary account corrections.
• Month-End Close Support:
  Support the month-end close process by preparing precise journal entries, generating both daily and monthly financial reports, and contributing to the overall timely completion of closing tasks.
• Financial Documentation & Departmental Aid:
  Systematically scan, file, and distribute Finance Department documents crucial for banking and external audit purposes, while also providing accounting support to the Tax and Accounts Payable teams, other departments for financial record maintenance, and assisting with special projects.

• Background:
  Entry-level professional holding a Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field, demonstrating foundational knowledge applicable to accounting and finance functions.
• Experience:
  
  Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including effective document conversion, coupled with strong data entry skills crucial for maintaining accurate financial records.
• Skills:
  
  Possesses strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, capability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, excellent organizational and time management skills, and exhibits self-motivation, dependability, and adaptability.