Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location:

Hartford, CT (In-Office with Flexibility)

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting and finance team. This individual will play a key role in supporting technical accounting initiatives, fixed asset analysis, and financial oversight, while partnering closely with the Controller on higher-level accounting research and special projects. This is an ideal opportunity for someone transitioning from public accounting into industry who is looking for a more analytical and strategic role rather than a traditional transactional close position.

• Prepare and review technical accounting documentation, including red and white papers
• Assist with accounting research related to manufacturing operations
• Support income tax oversight and coordination with external service providers
• Partner with the Controller on ad hoc analysis and special projects

• Perform fixed asset analysis, including capitalization and depreciation review
• Ensure accuracy and compliance related to asset accounting policies
• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes and best practices

• Work closely with accounting and finance leadership to support evolving business needs
• Gain exposure to strategic finance initiatives as responsibilities expand
• Maintain clear and effective communication across the team

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Public accounting background required
• Experience auditing manufacturing clients strongly preferred
• Strong technical accounting foundation and analytical skills
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a desire to learn and grow
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• In-office role with flexibility

• Base salary up to $130,000 DOE
• Bonus eligible

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.

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