What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Accountant position at Vista?
Are you a detail-oriented and analytically minded accounting professional ready to take ownership of key financial processes? Join our team as a Senior Financial Accountant, where you’ll lead valuable accounting functions and support broader general ledger accuracy through strong month-end close execution, analysis, and collaboration. This role is essential to maintaining the integrity of our financials and creating bandwidth for higher-level reporting and process improvements.
Primary Accounting Functions
The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Primary Accounting Functions
- Journal Entries and Accruals – Prepare and post recurring and ad hoc journal entries, ensuring accuracy, appropriate documentation, and alignment with company policy and accounting standards.
- Account Reconciliations – Own and maintain assigned balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of variances and strong supporting documentation. Review and provide feedback on reconciliations prepared by staff accountants, helping ensure consistency and adherence to internal standards.
- Close Activities – Lead assigned responsibilities during the monthly close cycle, including ledger updates, schedule preparation, variance analysis, and coordination with stakeholders to meet internal deadlines.
- Analytical Support – Analyze account activity and trends to flag irregularities, recommend corrections, and support variance explanations for internal and external reporting.
- Compliance and Controls – Maintain a clear audit trail for all assigned work, support internal and external audit requests, and contribute to process documentation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal stakeholders to obtain necessary documentation, clarify variances, and improve reconciliation processes.
- Process Optimization: Recommend and support initiatives to improve accuracy, efficiency, and automation of expense-related accounting workflows.
- Mentor, train, and coach staff accountants or other colleagues.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a corporate GL or close-cycle environment
- Strong foundation in accounting principles with demonstrated critical thinking and attention to detail
- Ability to evaluate accounting issues beyond surface-level data and apply sound judgment in resolving discrepancies
- Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or similar), with strong Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office tools
- Proven ability to manage recurring tasks and deadlines within a structured close calendar
- Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to work independently while seeking clarity when needed
- Comfortable adapting to evolving processes, changing priorities, and growing responsibilities over time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- 401(k) plan with generous company match with full and immediate vesting
- PTO Accrual – Increased based on years of service
- Company Paid Life, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Mental Health Wellness Program
- Empty Leg Flight Benefits & Customized Travel Site with Delta Airlines
The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
