Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Westport, CT (5 Days Onsite with Flexibility)

We are seeking an Accountant to join a stable, global transportation and logistics organization with a strong reputation for long‑term employee retention and work‑life balance. This role supports a complex, multi‑entity accounting environment and offers meaningful exposure to operational accounting, international activity, and consolidation work.

• Prepare and post journal entries for month‑end and year‑end close
• Perform timely and accurate bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities
• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, and expense allocations
• Support intercompany accounting and eliminations
• Participate in a structured two‑week close process across 40+ entities

• Maintain fixed asset records for vessels and other capital assets
• Record depreciation, asset disposals, transfers, and impairments
• Support lease accounting activities under ASC 842
• Reconcile fixed asset and lease schedules to the general ledger

• Support revenue cutoff and service‑period accounting
• Assist with cost‑of‑operations and logistics‑related accounting
• Partner with operations and logistics teams to ensure financial accuracy
• Support accounting for interrelated domestic and international entities
• Exposure to foreign exchange activity is a plus

• Prepare audit schedules and PBC documentation
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Assist with tax preparation by providing reconciliations and schedules
• Support internal controls and documentation efforts

• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Assist with ERP and accounting system enhancements
• Support documentation of accounting processes and procedures

• Reports to the Accounting Manager
• Part of a 10‑person accounting and finance team
• Fully cross‑trained team with strong collaboration and coverage

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3‑6+ years of hands‑on general ledger accounting experience
• Experience in service, logistics, distribution, transportation, or asset‑intensive environments preferred
• Multi‑entity and consolidation experience a plus
• Foreign exchange exposure is a plus
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups)
• Experience with ERP systems (Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, Intacct, or similar)
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
• Clear, professional communication style

CPA preferred but not required.

• Base salary range:
  Up to $110,000 DOE
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan

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  .

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