Senior Accounting Associate

Vaco is searching for a Senior Accounting Associate for a privately owned company in Olive Branch, MS. This role will work on all accounting and financial aspects of the organization. This includes all operational finance and accounting functions, as well as planning and strategy initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Maintaining the general ledger, including executing the monthly close process and related  financial reporting

Executing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

Onboarding vendors and maintaining related documentation

Work closely with CPA firm in all matters related to financial statement audit and tax returns

Assisting in the budgeting process, including its development and tracking

Analyzing financial data and developing insights to inform business decisions and to surface opportunities for continual financial improvement

Developing and maintaining detailed process documentation across all related functions, and revisiting such documentation, as necessary, in the pursuit of continuous improvement

Working on ad hoc projects, including being the accounting representative on cross-departmental initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred

5+ years of relevant experience

Familiarity with financial and accounting practices, procedures, and regulations

Advanced experience and understanding of Excel is required

Experience with QuickBooks or other general ledger software is preferred

Demonstrated ability to both operate independently and work collaboratively with others

Highest levels of professionalism and confidentiality, including the ability to exercise discretion with sensitive information and apply sound judgment in making decisions

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, think and plan proactively, anticipate next steps, take initiative, and meet deadlines

Strong self-awareness and desire to receive feedback and continually improve

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and leadership competencies

Accuracy and attention to detail