Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

We’re seeking a Senior Accountant to join our fast-growing, private equity–backed client. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working across the full accounting cycle, thrives in a dynamic environment, and wants to help build scalable financial processes as they continue to grow.

As a key member of the finance team, you’ll focus on general ledger management, month-end close, and financial reporting support , while partnering with operations and leadership to drive accuracy and efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations related to the general ledger

Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations

Lead or support the month-end and year-end close process

Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Partner with operations and leadership to provide financial insights and decision support

Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders as needed

Identify and implement process improvements to streamline reporting and enhance efficiency

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

5+ years of accounting experience in the general ledger

Strong knowledge of GAAP and full-cycle accounting

Experience in a small or high-growth environment (PE-backed company experience a plus)

Hands-on experience with ERP / accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage, Great Plains, or similar)

Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced setting

Why Join Us

Be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your work makes an immediate impact

Opportunity to build and improve accounting processes as the company scales

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.

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.

EEO Notice

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 HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.