Staff Accountant POST NUMBER: 473309

Staff Accountant

Position Title: Staff Accountant
Salary Range: $60,000 – $75,000
Location: On-site
Reports To: Controller

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. This role ensures accuracy and integrity of financial information, assists with audit preparation, and contributes to continuous process improvements within the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including balance sheet and key sub-ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Support

• Review AP/AR transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with company policies.
• Support invoice processing, payment batches, and aging reports as needed.
• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts, researching variances.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in preparing internal financial statements, variance explanations, and management reports.
• Support preparation of audit schedules, documentation, and external auditor requests.
• Help ensure processes support compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with FP&A, Payroll, and Operations departments to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate reporting.
• Support the development and implementation of accounting process improvements.
• Participate in special projects, system upgrades, and workflow enhancements as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 1–3 years of general accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and standard accounting procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Workday, SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational ability.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.

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.