Staff Accountant (Fund Accounting)

Staff AccountantHybrid: 2x a week (Tues & Thurs)Location: Downtown AtlantaCompensation: $70,000-75,000/year salaryVaco is partnering with a growing investment firm to hire a Staff Accountant. This role supports daily accounting operations across the organization and its affiliated entities, ensuring accurate financial data, strong internal controls, and smooth audit and reporting processes. The Staff Accountant reports to the Senior Accountant and plays a key role in maintaining operational efficiency in a fast‑paced, expanding environment.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor daily bank activity and process routine cash transfers.Prepare and record journal entries (capital calls, application fees, cash receipts/disbursements, travel reports, affiliate rebills, month‑end entries).Deposit checks, research unidentified transactions, and maintain positive pay for fraud prevention.Record all revenue (cash, credit card, stock) in the subledger and general ledger.Maintain stock gift records in compliance with policy.Monitor clearing accounts and ensure timely recording of investments.Review interfund revenue and assist with planned tracking.Support the full A/R cycle, including invoice creation and monitoring outstanding balances.Assist with affiliate rebills and collections tracking.Record monthly general ledger activities and close entries.Prepare audit schedules and documentation for annual audit and tax filings.Assist with monthly asset fee accruals and allocation journal entries.Manage the gifts inbox, ensuring timely and accurate responses to internal teams and donors.Follow internal controls and support process documentation and cross‑training.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting paired with 3-5 years of GL accounting experience (required)Large company experience ($300-500M+) with a stable job history (required)Strong understanding of fund and investment accounting (preferred)Advanced MS Excel skills – Pivot Tables, Lookups, formulas (required)Various ERP systems experience – (Sage, SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, D365, etc.) (preferred)Equal Opportunity NoticeHighspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries "we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring" are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr