Job Description

Job Overview  

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their team onsite in Tampa, Florida. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in day-to-day accounting, experience collaborating with external auditors, and a proactive approach to process improvement. Public accounting experience is a significant advantage. 

Key Responsibilities  

 

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger by recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accrual management, allocations, and financial data analysis.
• Prepare and distribute daily and weekly financial reports and presentations for executive leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Manage sales tax filings, capital expenditure tracking, margin audits, and monthly commission calculations to ensure regulatory compliance and financial accuracy.
• Assist with accounts payable processes, including preparing wire transfers and managing supporting documentation for audits and internal reviews.
• Collaborate across departments and provide guidance to staff accountants to improve financial processes, ensure data accuracy, and meet team objectives.
• Support the Assistant Controller by aligning team efforts, monitoring progress, and contributing to workload balance and process improvements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CPA nice to have.
• Minimum 4 years experience in general accounting and cost accounting
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Great Plains). 
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. 

Workstyle  

• 5 days a week onsite in Tampa, FL

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.

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.

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