Senior Accountant

Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Prepare monthly financial reporting packages with analysis and commentary on results. Perform financial analyses to determine trends, estimates, significant changes, and provide narratives explaining findings. Develop new analyses and reports as needed to explain financial results. Analyze and report on sales channel and product line sales and profitability.

Provide ad hoc analysis to the General Manager as needed. Close Processes & Reconciliations Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring journal entries, closing activities, analysis, and reports are accurate and timely. Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjustments. Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, including cash accounts, and resolve discrepancies. Budgeting & Forecasting Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Lead annual budget and quarterly forecast processes. Analyze performance vs. budget and report variances with causal analysis. Compliance & Audits Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements. Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules. Apply a working knowledge of applicable accounting practices and regulations; verify documents for completeness and compliance. Process Improvement & Leadership Review work prepared by junior accounting staff and provide guidance as needed.

Review processes, recommend improvements to streamline where possible, and create new processes where needed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial operations. Cost Accounting & Inventory Setting standard costs of manufactured goods and developing/analyzing cost standards. Carry out cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis, including for small businesses. Establish costs of business processes such as administration, labor, shipping, etc. Investigate inventory variances. Other Duties Maintain periodic cross-training to support as backup for AR and AP positions and help manage these functions.

Manage fixed assets and capital spend. Assist with special projects as requested. Perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements Qualifications to Succeed:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience CPA designation preferred Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards High level proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Experience with ERP systems Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines 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.

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