Senior Accountant

Vaco LLC

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$85,000–$95,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Receivable Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Disbursements, Documentation, English Language, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Transactions, General Ledger Accounting, Hair Styling, Investment Accounting, Journal Entries, Leadership, Legal, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, People Management, Process Improvement, Process Management, Reconciliation, Reimbursement, State Laws and Regulations, Team Building, Team Player, Time Management, Variance Analysis

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA

POSTED

2 days ago

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Now recruiting on behalf of a respected and growing organization based in Atlanta known for its strong financial oversight and commitment to operational excellence. With a multi-entity structure and a focus on both traditional financial activity and investment-related initiatives, the organization offers a collaborative environment where finance professionals can make a measurable impact while supporting meaningful work. The company offers a competitive compensation package, stellar benefits, a collaborative culture, and a great mission.

The Senior Accountant will serve as a key contributor within the finance function, taking ownership of essential accounting operations and helping drive accurate, timely financial reporting across multiple entities. This individual will play a leadership role in the close process, oversee critical accounting activities, and provide guidance to junior team members. This position blends hands-on accounting with process oversight and offers exposure to complex financial structures, making it well-suited for a technically strong professional who enjoys both execution and improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include:

Lead core accounting activities, including oversight of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close
Review financial transactions and ensure accurate classification across multiple entities
Monitor and manage receivables activity tied to internal and affiliated operations
Oversee payment-related workflows, including expense reimbursements and vendor disbursements
Support financial reporting cycles by preparing schedules and delivering insights to leadership
Partner on audit and tax deliverables, ensuring documentation is complete and well-organized
Guide and support accounting staff, promoting consistency and strong execution across the team
Evaluate current processes, recommend improvements, and help implement efficiencies
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment and data integrity across financial operations

The right candidate for the Senior Accountant role will have:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including time in larger or multi-entity environments
Prior experience in investment-related accounting environments preferred
Demonstrated experience supporting financial reporting and close processes
Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and reporting practices
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working within accounting systems
Ability to interpret accounting guidance and apply it in practical settings
Experience analyzing variances and ensuring financial accuracy
Proven ability to provide direction, review work, and support team development. (Supervisory experience is required).
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
Experience within mid-sized to large organizations
Demonstrated career stability and long-term contributions in prior roles

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.

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.

Representation Notice

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.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Additionally, 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. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

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.

About the Company

Vaco LLC

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic stafﬁng for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, ﬁnance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions ﬁrm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies ﬁnd talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 ofﬁces across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.

COMPANY SIZE

2,500 to 4,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2002

WEBSITE

http://www.vaco.com/

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