Staff Accountant - Vaco
Raleigh, NC 27607
About the Job
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. As a Staff Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily accounting tasks, including but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
- Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and analyzing financial data for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions for multiple locations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to support management decision-making.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, collaborating with department managers to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Support external auditors during annual audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations for financial transactions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and tax laws applicable to the healthcare industry.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the implementation of efficient accounting procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and administration, to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects, as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably in the healthcare industry or multi-location environment.
- Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and financial reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software (e.g., MS Dynamics Great Plains, SAP, NetSuite).
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends or discrepancies.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and financial analysis.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in a dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of healthcare industry regulations and compliance requirements is a plus.
- Flexibility to travel between multiple locations as needed.
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.