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Senior Accountant

Vaco
$115,000.00 - $120,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, New York
Jun 09, 2026
Client: Media & Technology Company Title: Senior Accountant Type: Permanent Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite) Compensation: $115,000-$120,000 + Bonus Position Overview Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing Finance team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with a strong technical accounting foundation, public accounting experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, audit support, and ongoing process improvement initiatives. The position offers strong exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to contribute to strategic projects across the organization. Responsibilities Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies Analyze financial results and investigate account fluctuations and variances Support external audit processes and respond to auditor requests Draft accounting memoranda and technical accounting documentation Assist with internal control initiatives and process enhancements Support financial reporting and statement preparation Drive automation and process improvement efforts to increase efficiency Collaborate with cross-functional teams on accounting-related business initiatives Participate in special projects, including system implementations, integrations, and acquisitions Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance CPA required or CPA eligible with all four exams completed 3-6+ years of progressive accounting experience Public accounting experience required; Big 4 experience strongly preferred Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards Experience supporting audits and internal control environments Advanced Excel skills Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment 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.