Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 477186

Waltham, MA

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and higher-level financial reporting and analysis. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financials, supporting an upcoming audit, and assisting with the implementation of cost accounting and inventory systems. The ideal candidate comes from a smaller or growing organization, is comfortable supporting payables, and brings strong GAAP accounting experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close
  • Own financial statement preparation and analysis in accordance with U.S. GAAP
  • Support financial analysis, variance analysis, and management reporting
  • Manage approximately 15% of the role focused on Accounts Payable and vouchering, including review and posting from AP processes
  • Assist with the implementation and ongoing support of cost accounting and inventory tracking systems
  • Maintain the general ledger within QuickBooks and support process improvements as systems evolve
  • Prepare schedules and documentation to support an upcoming external audit and respond to auditor inquiries
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to improve accuracy, controls, and financial visibility
  • Participate in special projects related to accounting process improvements and system changes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Background in a small to mid-sized company environment preferred
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting
  • Comfortable supporting Accounts Payable while maintaining strong technical accounting skills
  • Experience working in QuickBooks or similar accounting systems
  • Exposure to or interest in cost accounting and inventory accounting a plus
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
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.
Posted 2026-08-06

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