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Senior Accountant

Vaco by Highspring
San Diego, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026

Title: Senior Accountant

Company: Technology Industry

Compensation: $45-52/hr (DOE)


Position Overview:


The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of payroll-related accounting activities. This position is responsible for recording payroll transactions, reconciling accounts, supporting month-end close processes, and assisting with financial reporting and audit requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in working with complex payroll accounting processes.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Prepare and record journal entries related to payroll, bonuses, commissions, paid time off (PTO), and employee benefits.
  • Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies or unusual variances.
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by ensuring payroll data is recorded accurately and timely.
  • Maintain compliance with GAAP and established accounting policies and procedures.
  • Assist internal and external audit processes by preparing supporting schedules, reports, and documentation.
  • Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve payroll-related accounting issues and ensure data integrity.


Required Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Solid understanding of payroll accounting, accruals, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience working with ERP systems and accounting software.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com .


Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.


Representation Notice

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. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you 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.

Salary : $45 - $52

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