What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Vaco by Highspring?
Direct hire, onsite
Salary: $60-80,000/yr
Position Summary
The General Accountant performs a variety of accounting and administrative functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable collections, journal entries, and month-end close activities. This position is responsible for accurately calculating, posting, and verifying financial data to maintain accounting records and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
Essential FunctionsAccounts Receivable
Email account statements to customers and follow up on delinquent accounts.
Request payment from customers via email and phone for past-due invoices.
Accounts Payable
Set up new vendors in the accounting system.
Post invoices from freight forwarders and other suppliers.
Process vendor payments by credit card and record transactions in the system.
General Accounting & Other Duties
Reconcile petty cash and assist with balancing as needed.
Prepare and distribute year-end 1099s.
Manage sales tax accruals and quarterly filings.
Support month-end close processes and general ledger reconciliations.
Assist with customer billing for manufactured items and daily bank deposits as needed.
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related accounting experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Internet tools.
Experience with Business Central ERP preferred.
Core Competencies
Accountability: Accepts responsibility for actions and outcomes.
Accuracy: Performs work thoroughly and with precision.
Business Acumen: Understands business concepts and financial implications.
Communication: Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
Detail-Oriented: Pays attention to small details that impact overall quality.
Integrity: Acts with honesty, credibility, and professionalism.
Initiative: Takes proactive steps to solve problems and achieve goals.
Interpersonal Skills: Builds and maintains effective working relationships.
Judgment: Makes sound decisions using available information.
Organization: Manages tasks systematically and meets deadlines.
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves issues efficiently.
Reliability: Consistently dependable and trustworthy.
Time Management: Prioritizes work effectively under pressure.
Quality: Produces consistent, high-quality results.
Motivation: Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to excellence.
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.
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.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000