What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Vaco by Highspring?
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk with at least one year of transactional accounting experience to join our client'steam. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the accounting team with daily operations. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in accounting software.
Key Responsibilities:- Process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions accurately and timely.
- Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and general ledger accounts.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Prepare and maintain financial reports and records.
- Enter and update financial data in accounting software.
- Assist with invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor communication.
- Support payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements as needed.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting regulations.
- Perform administrative tasks related to accounting, such as filing, data entry, and document organization.
- Experience: Minimum of one year of transactional accounting experience (AP, AR, reconciliations, or bookkeeping).
- Education: Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Experience in a high-volume accounting environment.
- Familiarity with ERP systems or other financial software.
- Previous experience in a corporate or professional services setting.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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.
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.
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.
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.
