Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 452700

Position: Senior Accountant

Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Fully Remote

Overview

We are seeking a talented finance professional who views accounting as a strategic function—one that not only ensures accuracy but also drives business insight and operational improvement. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, ethically grounded, and eager to contribute to both day-to-day operations and long-term initiatives.

This position supports the monthly financial close process, prepares journal entries and reconciliations, and contributes to internal and external audit readiness. It also plays a key role in process improvement, documentation, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Support internal and external audits, including SOX testing procedures
• Assist in implementing and maintaining internal controls and remediation plans
• Collaborate with other departments to update process documentation and ensure compliance with accounting policies
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance through cost reduction and cash flow optimization
• Contribute to the monthly close process: journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and forecasting
• Maintain general ledger and financial reports for complex accounts
• Prepare monthly financial submissions in consolidation systems
• Support balance sheet initiatives, including account reconciliation reviews
• Mentor junior and mid-level accountants
• Apply ASC 606 for deferred revenue recognition
• Participate in ad-hoc financial projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or CPA-eligible
• 3–5 years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of balance sheet and P&L relationships, with a focus on compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
• Experience with ERP and consolidation/reporting systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage projects, and work collaboratively
• Demonstrated leadership potential and a desire for career growth
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Commitment to process improvement and ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to solve practical problems in dynamic environments
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma (DMAIC) principles
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

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.