Senior Accountant - 2 days in office POST NUMBER: 484746

Senior Accountant - Hybrid
Dallas, TX - 2 days in office
Compensation $95-110k

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Senior Accountant to join a growing, private company. This role will be instrumental in building, refining, and executing core accounting processes for a growing company.

Reporting directly to the assistant controller, they will take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scalability of financial processes. This is a very hands-on, process-driven role designed to establish structure and discipline across the accounting function, ultimately freeing up time for leaders to focus on strategic initiatives such as audit readiness, financial planning, and growth execution.

Selling Points:

• Business is healthy, stable and in good shape, expanding into new markets and lines of business with an established operational team.
• Vaco has placed several folks here with great feedback on mentorship and new opportunities to learn
• Competitive benefits package, 401k match

Day-to-Day

• Own and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances, providing clear insights to leadership
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages
• Build, document, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance scalability and accuracy
• Establish a disciplined close calendar and enforce accountability across departments
• Support system enhancements or implementations as needed
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, and cash management
• Prepare audit-ready schedules and documentation to support external audit processes
• Assist in coordinating with external auditors and ensuring timely completion of audit deliverables
• Collaborate with operations and other departments to improve financial visibility and discipline
• Potentially supervise and mentor junior accounting staff as the company grows

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or industry)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience in a high-growth environment is highly preferred
• Proven ability to build and improve accounting processes in a hands-on capacity
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to operate both tactically and strategically
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel

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.