What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Vaco by Highspring?
The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, including account reconciliations, general ledger and journal entries, job costing, and providing support during the audit process. This is a perfect role for a recent accounting graduate looking to work for an organization that will provide a career path full of growth opportunities!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Account Reconciliation:
o Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including production-related accounts such as raw materials, inventory, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
o Ensure that all accounts are accurately maintained and resolve discrepancies as needed.
o Investigate and correct any inconsistencies in account balances to ensure financial accuracy.
2. General Ledger & Journal Entries:
o Prepare and post journal entries related to manufacturing activities, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with accounting principles.
o Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
o Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.
3. Job Costing & Data Entry:
o Input and update job costs, including materials, labor, and overhead, into the accounting system for various manufacturing jobs.
o Track and monitor job costs to ensure accurate allocation of production costs.
o Work with production teams to validate job costing data and investigate discrepancies.
4. Audit Support:
o Assist with both internal and external audits by providing requested documentation, job cost data, and financial information.
o Support the preparation of audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiries related to job costing and manufacturing processes.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
* 1-3 years of experience in accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
* Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills:
* Knowledge of manufacturing operations, including materials, labor, and overhead cost structures.
* Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines efficiently.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco 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 notes the salary range for the role as follows: 55-58,000/yr. 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.
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.
