Operation Accountant

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Operations Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting and operational finance activities of the organization. This role is ideal for candidates with public accounting experience (audit or advisory) who are looking to apply their technical foundation in a dynamic, hands-on industry environment.

• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation

• Partner with operations and finance leadership to analyze operational results and identify process improvements

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with GAAP

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis related to operational performance

• Support internal and external audit requests, leveraging public accounting experience to ensure accuracy and documentation

• Help develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Analyze large data sets and translate findings into actionable insights for leadership

• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process optimization initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred)

• 2–5+ years of public accounting experience (audit or assurance strongly preferred)

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards

• Experience working with complex reconciliations and multiple entities a plus

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (Net Suite, Oracle, SAP, etc.) preferred

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, business-partner mindset

• Excellent opportunity for professionals transitioning from public accounting to industry

• High visibility to leadership and cross-functional teams

• Opportunity to influence processes and grow into a senior or leadership role

• Competitive compensation and benefits

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.