Senior Accountant - Virtual Company
Lexington, KY 40507
About the Job
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, be proficient in financial reporting, and possess strong analytical skills. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of our financial information and providing insights that support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and standards.
- Oversee and manage the general ledger, account reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of tax returns and assist with audits.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support budgeting and forecasting efforts.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial projections.
- Mentor and train junior accounting staff, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
- Stay up to date with changes in accounting regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial reporting and analysis.
- Proficient in accounting software and MS Office (especially Excel);
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Integrity and professionalism in managing confidential information.
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.