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Senior Accountant

Vaco
$40.00 - $43.00 / hr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Connecticut, Cheshire
Dec 09, 2025
Senior Accountant Overview Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing company, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their accounting and finance team. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and leadership. The Senior Accountant will support month-end close, manage key financial processes, and contribute to improving internal controls and reporting accuracy. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes Perform and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory transactions, variances, and margins Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP Support cost accounting activities including standard costing updates and BOM review Review AP, AR, and payroll entries for accuracy; assist with resolving discrepancies Prepare financial statements, management reports, and performance analysis Monitor and report on inventory levels, cycle count results, and production variances Assist with fixed asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and capital project accounting Partner with operations teams to validate cost data and support continuous improvement initiatives Support external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement best practices Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements (if applicable) Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CMA a plus) 4-7+ years of relevant accounting experience; manufacturing experience strongly preferred Strong understanding of GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory processes Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookup, reporting formulas) Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner with operations leaders Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. 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 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 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.