We are recruiting a Sr. Accountant for a growing company in the RTP area. This role will be responsible for owning key aspects of the month-end close, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, supporting financial reporting, and helping strengthen the company's internal control environment. This is an ideal role for an Accountant who enjoys leveraging technology to improve efficiency and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Own assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and resolve accounting issues while maintaining strong balance sheet integrity.
- Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and provide meaningful analysis to accounting leadership.
- Support the design, documentation, and execution of internal controls in a SOX-compliant environment.
- Partner with internal and external auditors by coordinating audit requests, preparing supporting documentation, and assisting with walkthroughs and testing.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on streamlining the close process, strengthening controls, and increasing automation.
- Leverage ERP systems, reporting tools, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and enhance financial reporting.
- Collaborate with finance and operational teams to ensure accurate financial data and consistent accounting practices across the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is preferred as is public accounting experience
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
- Exposure to automation tools, AI platforms, or other technologies used to improve accounting processes.
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. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.