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Senior Accountant

Vaco
$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
May 15, 2026
Position: Senior Accountant Location: Raleigh, NC (Fully onsite) About the Role A well-established industrial construction organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. This role owns the month-end close for an affiliate entity and works closely with the Assistant Controller and VP of Finance on financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance. This is not a heavy transactional AP or AR role. It is a core accounting seat focused on close, journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, and reporting. The ideal candidate brings a blend of public accounting and industry experience, preferably with exposure to the construction industry either through public audit clients or direct industry roles. Familiarity with SOX controls is expected given the parent company structure. Key Responsibilities Assist in monthly financial statement preparation, including journal entries and general ledger review Perform month-end account reconciliations across assigned general ledger accounts Maintain and update owned and leased fixed asset ledgers Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to the parent company Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reporting for local, state, and parent company requirements Prepare daily deposit of cash receipts Review employee expense reports for proper coding Monitor outstanding receivables and research delayed or overdue payments in coordination with billing, project management, and customers Research financial and tax topics as needed Respond to inquiries from management and the parent company Support coordination of financial statement reviews and audits from both internal and external firms Collect, analyze, and report financial data to support decision-making Organize and maintain financial records and related documentation Qualifications - Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 5 years of progressive accounting experience Blend of public accounting and industry experience strongly preferred Construction industry experience preferred, whether from audit clients during public accounting or direct industry roles Strong understanding of GAAP and familiarity with SOX internal controls Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and database management Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work independently Qualifications - Preferred Active CPA license Experience with construction or project-based accounting systems such as Sage 300 or Timberline Prior experience supporting financial reporting to a parent company Role Highlights Core accounting role with ownership of close for a growing affiliate entity Direct partnership with Assistant Controller and VP of Finance Stable organization backed by a Fortune 500 parent with continued organic and acquisition-driven growth Construction accounting exposure in a collaborative, team-oriented 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. 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. EEO Notice 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. Privacy Notice 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. Pay Transparency Notice 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.