Entry Level Accountant
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Financial Analyst, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Vaco is hiring for an Entry Level Accountant opportunity in Painesville OH.
Direct Hire, Onsite
Salary: 45-50,000/yr
Accounts Receivable- Establish and monitor customer credit terms.
- Manage customer collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Apply customer payments accurately to accounts.
- Reconcile customer accounts, including credits and charges.
- Assist with vendor setup, maintenance, and purchasing support.
- Code invoices, set up new vendor accounts, and communicate with vendors as needed.
- Reconcile vendor accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Verify and process invoice payments, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement.
- Assist with month-end close activities.
- Support periodic internal audits and account reconciliations.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong data entry skills, including typing and 10-key proficiency.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Bachelors in Accounting or Finance
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. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.
Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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.
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