Staff Accountant in Office | Plenty

Overview

The Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records by reviewing, reconciling, and analyzing accounting data. This role supports the ongoing maintenance of the general ledger and contributes to timely and accurate financial reporting through hands-on accounting activities.

• Review and analyze general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Investigate and resolve account variances by gathering and evaluating financial data
• Record routine financial transactions within the company's ERP system
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with accounting standards
• Assist with monthly and annual close activities
• Maintain organized and compliant financial documentation, primarily in electronic format
• Provide supporting schedules and documentation for audits and internal reviews
• Develop customized financial reports tied to client or contract requirements
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects and ad hoc accounting initiatives
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and leverage automation

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, financial services, or a comparable environment
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience working within ERP systems
• Collaborative team player with the ability to support and drive process improvements

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and performance-based bonus
• Flexible paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, HSA and 401(k) matching, employer-paid life and disability insurance, wellness programs, and additional optional 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.