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Vaco by Highspring

Lead Accountant - Acquisitions

Vaco by Highspring, Rockwall, Texas, United States, 75087

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Lead Acquisitions Accountant Dallas, TX -

hybrid, 3 days onsite

Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

One of Vaco's midmarket clients in the East Dallas area has given us the exclusive search to onboard a Lead Acquisitions Accountant due to continued growth of the company - the company closed on 5 acquisitions this year with more transactions lined up for 2026. The Lead Accountant will be responsible for shepherding the integration process along, making sure things are flowing correctly, validating results and the technical work related to mapping, review and process integration. This role will also include review-level oversight over the Staff Accountants on the team.

Company offers unlimited PTO, industry-leading benefits, tons of "ground floor" opportunities to make an impact and grow as the company grows.

Day-to-Day

Perform purchase price allocation (PPA) in accordance with ASC 805

Record acquisition-related journal entries, including goodwill, intangibles, and fair value adjustments

Support valuation specialists and auditors with acquisition-related documentation

Track and account for transaction costs, earn-outs, and contingent consideration

Lead accounting onboarding of acquired entities into ERP and financial systems

Align acquired company accounting policies with corporate GAAP standards

Assist with chart of accounts mapping and opening balance sheet reconciliations

Support integration of payroll, AR/AP, fixed assets, and revenue recognition processes

Prepare and review monthly close entries related to acquisitions

Ensure accurate consolidation of acquired entities into financial statements

Reconcile acquisition-related balance sheet accounts

Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements

Maintain documentation supporting acquisition accounting and integrations

Assist with internal and external audits related to M&A activity

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

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