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Accountant, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant

Job in Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06889, USA
Listing for: Vaco by Highspring
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Accountant

Location:

Westport, CT (5 Days Onsite with Flexibility)

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $/yr

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities General Accounting & Month-End Close
  • 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
Fixed Assets & Leases
  • 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
Operational & Industry-Specific Accounting
  • 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
Audit & Compliance Support
  • 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
Process Improvement & Systems
  • Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency and reporting accuracy
  • Assist with ERP and accounting system enhancements
  • Support documentation of accounting processes and procedures
Team & Structure
  • Reports to the Accounting Manager
  • Part of a 10-person accounting and finance team
  • Fully cross-trained team with strong collaboration and coverage
Qualifications & Skills
  • 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. Compensation
  • Base salary range:
    Up to $110,000 DOE
  • Annual bonus
Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

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