Vaco by Highspring
As an Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our finance and accounting team. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure precision, compliance, and effectiveness in financial activities, driving the success of our client's team in Los Alamitos, CA.
Responsibilities Treasury Management
Monitor and ensure timely, accurate daily liquidity reporting
Manage cash forecasting and bank reconciliations
Coordinate payments through banking portals for Controller approval
General Ledger Close
Lead and support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
Review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by other team members
Financial Reporting
Assist in the preparation of timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Support internal financial reporting and compliance with external reporting requirements
Internal Controls Compliance
Ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting
Assist in documenting, testing, and remediating internal controls
Technical Accounting
Research and document technical accounting issues
Ensure proper application of accounting standards and company policies
Team Management
Manage the Accounts Receivable function
Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure cohesive team operations
Process Improvements & Systems
Identify opportunities for process improvements
Clarify, document, and implement process changes
Collaborate with IT and other departments on system enhancements
Analysis & Projects
Prepare audit schedules and provide support for internal and external audits
Perform ad‑hoc financial analysis
Support special projects as assigned by management
Partner with FP&A, Operations, Programs, and IT to ensure accurate financial information and support business needs
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting and financial analysis experience
3+ years in a supervisory or managerial capacity
3+ years of experience in payroll and tax reporting
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Proficiency in ERP / accounting software and advanced Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications
CPA, CMA, or Master’s in Accounting
Aerospace / Defense industry experience
Familiarity with DOA, FAR, and cost pool / allocations
Experience in a prototyping or rapid development environment
Proficiency with Power BI and Microsoft Office tools
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 you 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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Responsibilities Treasury Management
Monitor and ensure timely, accurate daily liquidity reporting
Manage cash forecasting and bank reconciliations
Coordinate payments through banking portals for Controller approval
General Ledger Close
Lead and support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
Review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by other team members
Financial Reporting
Assist in the preparation of timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Support internal financial reporting and compliance with external reporting requirements
Internal Controls Compliance
Ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting
Assist in documenting, testing, and remediating internal controls
Technical Accounting
Research and document technical accounting issues
Ensure proper application of accounting standards and company policies
Team Management
Manage the Accounts Receivable function
Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure cohesive team operations
Process Improvements & Systems
Identify opportunities for process improvements
Clarify, document, and implement process changes
Collaborate with IT and other departments on system enhancements
Analysis & Projects
Prepare audit schedules and provide support for internal and external audits
Perform ad‑hoc financial analysis
Support special projects as assigned by management
Partner with FP&A, Operations, Programs, and IT to ensure accurate financial information and support business needs
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting and financial analysis experience
3+ years in a supervisory or managerial capacity
3+ years of experience in payroll and tax reporting
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Proficiency in ERP / accounting software and advanced Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications
CPA, CMA, or Master’s in Accounting
Aerospace / Defense industry experience
Familiarity with DOA, FAR, and cost pool / allocations
Experience in a prototyping or rapid development environment
Proficiency with Power BI and Microsoft Office tools
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 you 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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