Accountant

Vaco
$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 / yr
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Nov 06, 2024
Our client is seeking an organized and analytical Accountant to manage key financial processes. This role focuses on maintaining accuracy and efficiency across financial transactions, leveraging tools like Power BI and automation to improve reporting and streamline processes. The ideal candidate will bring an eye for detail, expertise in cash applications, and an interest in developing data-driven insights. Key Responsibilities: Apply cash to receivables accurately and manage the processing of checks, ensuring timeliness and accuracy in all transactions. Perform general ledger functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, compliance checks, and balance sheet reviews. Automate data entry and reporting tasks to improve process efficiency, using tools such as Power BI and Excel. Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, providing reports and presentations for variance analysis. Conduct account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes and ensure efficient operations. Support audit processes by providing detailed financial documentation and addressing audit requirements. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 2+ years of accounting experience Strong understanding of accounting principles, with experience in reconciliation and variance analysis. Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Power BI. Experience with process automation tools is a plus. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments. Preferred Skills: Experience in data visualization and report automation using Power BI. Familiarity with continuous process improvement and workflow optimization. Vaco 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. EEO Notice Vaco 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 LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC 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 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 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 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 agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco's 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. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco 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 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.