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Senior Accountant

Job in Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06877, USA
Listing for: Vaco
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-11
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Our client is seeking a strong finance professional to oversee critical accounting operations across multiple international regions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment and brings a hands‑on, solutions‑oriented mindset with a strong focus on operational performance and continuous improvement. This is a hybrid environment, employee‑focused company with growth potential.

Core Responsibilities
  • Manage and coordinate month‑end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across regional and functional areas.
  • Oversee international financial operations and reporting activities, including areas such as payroll, expense management, cash accounting, corporate card activity.
  • Coordinate intercompany accounting activities, including reconciliations and transaction processing.
  • Provide accounting support to the US, including accruals, purchase order administration, employee expense reporting, and special projects as needed.
  • Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting packages to support business decision‑making.
  • Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and maintain integrity of financial records.
  • Partner with internal and external auditors during annual audits and statutory reporting cycles.
  • Collaborate with tax teams on direct and indirect tax filings, compliance, and reporting obligations.
  • Work closely with FP&A teams during budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
  • Support optimization initiatives related to ERP platforms, reporting tools, workflows, and financial procedures.
  • Ensure reporting deadlines are met while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting quality.
  • Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve reporting accuracy, automation, and operational effectiveness.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
  • Professional accounting certification (CPA, CPA track or equivalent) preferred.
  • Experience in accounting and financial reporting within a multi-entity or international environment.
  • Experience applying accounting standards including US GAAP, IFRS (preferred), and local statutory requirements.
  • Hands‑on experience with ERP systems; exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 is advantageous.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets and financial models.
  • Exposure to global business operations and cross‑border accounting practices is beneficial not required.
  • Prior experience within manufacturing or product-based industries is considered an asset.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and seniority levels.
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.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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