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Sr. Accountant

Vaco
$100,000.00 - $125,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, New York
Mar 04, 2026
Senior Accountant Location: Hybrid 2-3 days NYC Salary: $100,000-125,000 plus bonus We're seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our clients Finance team. Reporting to the U.S. Controller, this role is critical to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records while delivering high-quality reporting and analysis to support business decisions. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & General Ledger Oversight Lead the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines. Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, including accruals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, and payroll allocations. Perform and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations, including bank accounts, fixed assets, intercompany accounts, and liabilities. Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for leadership review. Compliance, Audit & Controls Research and resolve complex or non-routine accounting issues (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting) and prepare technical accounting memos. Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors, preparing audit workpapers and supporting documentation for annual audits. Maintain and evaluate internal controls over financial reporting (including SOX compliance), recommending improvements to strengthen processes. Financial Analysis & Projects Perform detailed variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast and prior periods) and provide clear insights to leadership. Support the annual operating budget and ongoing forecasts in partnership with Finance leadership. Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging automation and technology where possible. Act as a key financial point of contact for cross-functional teams including Sales and Operations. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas). Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and full-cycle accounting. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Preferred: CPA or CMA designation. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial data to non-finance stakeholders. Proficiency in Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets. Experience working independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Experience with Workday ERP. Knowledge of IFRS. 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. 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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: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. 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.