Vaco
Overview
Job Title:
Senior Accountant Location:
Hartford, CT (In-Office with Flexibility)
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting and finance team. This individual will play a key role in supporting technical accounting initiatives, fixed asset analysis, and financial oversight, while partnering closely with the Controller on higher-level accounting research and special projects. This is an ideal opportunity for someone transitioning from public accounting into industry who is looking for a more analytical and strategic role rather than a traditional transactional close position.
Responsibilities Technical Accounting & Analysis
Prepare and review technical accounting documentation, including red and white papers
Assist with accounting research related to manufacturing operations
Support income tax oversight and coordination with external service providers
Partner with the Controller on ad hoc analysis and special projects
Fixed Assets & Reporting
Perform fixed asset analysis, including capitalization and depreciation review
Ensure accuracy and compliance related to asset accounting policies
Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes and best practices
Collaboration & Growth
Work closely with accounting and finance leadership to support evolving business needs
Gain exposure to strategic finance initiatives as responsibilities expand
Maintain clear and effective communication across the team
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
Public accounting background required
Experience auditing manufacturing clients strongly preferred
Strong technical accounting foundation and analytical skills
Proactive, hands-on approach with a desire to learn and grow
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Work Model
In-office role with flexibility
Compensation
Base salary up to $130,000 DOE
Bonus eligible
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, color, sex, 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 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") respect 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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Senior Accountant Location:
Hartford, CT (In-Office with Flexibility)
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting and finance team. This individual will play a key role in supporting technical accounting initiatives, fixed asset analysis, and financial oversight, while partnering closely with the Controller on higher-level accounting research and special projects. This is an ideal opportunity for someone transitioning from public accounting into industry who is looking for a more analytical and strategic role rather than a traditional transactional close position.
Responsibilities Technical Accounting & Analysis
Prepare and review technical accounting documentation, including red and white papers
Assist with accounting research related to manufacturing operations
Support income tax oversight and coordination with external service providers
Partner with the Controller on ad hoc analysis and special projects
Fixed Assets & Reporting
Perform fixed asset analysis, including capitalization and depreciation review
Ensure accuracy and compliance related to asset accounting policies
Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes and best practices
Collaboration & Growth
Work closely with accounting and finance leadership to support evolving business needs
Gain exposure to strategic finance initiatives as responsibilities expand
Maintain clear and effective communication across the team
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
Public accounting background required
Experience auditing manufacturing clients strongly preferred
Strong technical accounting foundation and analytical skills
Proactive, hands-on approach with a desire to learn and grow
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Work Model
In-office role with flexibility
Compensation
Base salary up to $130,000 DOE
Bonus eligible
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, color, sex, 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 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") respect 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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